Anesthesia Management in Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke

Procedure in which patients are induced into an unconscious state through use of various medications so that they do not feel pain during surgery

A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway. (From: American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines)