AANA journal
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This article provides a systematic review of awareness with recall, also called intraoperative awareness. Major topics of this review include the incidence and causes of this phenomenon, in addition to an examination of current strategies for prevention of intraoperative awareness. ⋯ This Journal course explores evidence related to the utility and limitations of this monitor in clinical practice. It also reviews evidence-based practices that may decrease the incidence of awareness with recall, including avoidance of muscle relaxants and protocol-driven approaches to awareness prevention.