Anesthesia and the Dynamics of the Unconscious Mind
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Delve into the fascinating world of anesthesia and its effects on the brain in this illuminating 16-minute TED talk. Explore the intricate relationship between neuroscience and anesthesia as a renowned computational neuroscientist and anesthesiologist unravels one of medicine's greatest enigmas. Discover how general anesthesia impacts brain function, learn about EEG indices used to monitor consciousness, and understand the broader implications of this research for medical practice and our understanding of the human mind.
Syllabus
Intro
General anesthesia
Neuroscience and anesthesia
Anesthesia and the brain
EEG indices
Why is this important
Taught by
TEDMED
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