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World J Anesthesiol. Nov 27, 2016; 5(3): 62-66
Published online Nov 27, 2016. doi: 10.5313/wja.v5.i3.62
Awareness during anesthesia: Current status in Japan
Yasuhiro Morimoto
Yasuhiro Morimoto, Department of Anesthesia, Ube Industries Central Hospital, Yamaguchi 755-0151, Japan
Author contributions: Morimoto Y wrote all manuscript and figures.
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Correspondence to: Yasuhiro Morimoto, MD, Department of Anesthesia, Ube Industries Central Hospital, 750 Nishikiwa Ube, Yamaguchi 755-0151, Japan. yasumorimo@gmail.com
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Received: July 23, 2016
Peer-review started: July 29, 2016
First decision: September 6, 2016
Revised: October 3, 2016
Accepted: October 22, 2016
Article in press: October 24, 2016
Published online: November 27, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: The epidemiology and characteristics of intraoperative awareness from these surveys in Japan are reviewed in this manuscript. The incidence of intraoperative awareness decreased in the third survey. The continuous survey revealed the current status of daily anesthesia and the results might be used to prevent the awareness during general anesthesia.