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Delayed Emergence from Anesthesia

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Definition: Abnormally slow pace of regaining CONSCIOUSNESS after general anesthesia (ANESTHESIA, GENERAL) usually given during surgical procedures. This condition is characterized by persistent somnolence.     
See Also Anesthesia Recovery Period 		Other names Post-Procedural Delayed Awakenings; Post-Procedural Delayed Awakening; Post-Anesthesia Delayed Awakenings; Post-Anesthesia Delayed Awakening; Delayed Awakenings, Post-Procedural; Delayed Awakenings, Post-Anesthesia; Delayed Awakening, Post Procedural; Delayed Awakening, Post Anesthesia; Awakenings, Post-Anesthesia Delayed; Awakening, Post-Anesthesia Delayed; Delayed Return of Consciousness; Delayed Regaining of Consciousness; Delayed Recovery from Anesthesia; Delayed Awakening, Post-Procedural; Delayed Awakening, Post-Anesthesia; Delayed Awakening from Anesthesia

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