ANZCA on Instagram: "Anaesthesia is not sleep, it’s so much deeper. General anaesthesia is often described as “going to sleep” or “going under”. While these are common and easy-to-understand terms – even used by doctors – it’s not the same as normal sleep. Medically, general anaesthesia is a “carefully controlled state of unconsciousness” created by anaesthetic medicines. You won’t feel pain or be aware of what’s happening during your procedure. While you’re unconscious, you’ll usually have a br

You are not "asleep" under anesthesia