Response to APSF Updated Monitoring Recommendations – EEG to Assess Anesthetic Depth
March 12, 2023
The APSF recently published recommendations for preventing awareness during general anesthesia. The recommendations include…
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March 12, 2023
The APSF recently published recommendations for preventing awareness during general anesthesia. The recommendations include…
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