| Hypnosis and surgery: past, present, and future. | |
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PMID: 17456675 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Hypnosis has been defined as the induction of a subjective state in which alterations of perception or memory can be elicited by suggestion. Ever since the first public demonstrations of "animal magnetism" by Mesmer in the 18th century, the use of this psychological tool has fascinated the medical community and public alike. The application of hypnosis to alter pain perception and memory dates back centuries. Yet little progress has been made to fully comprehend or appreciate its potential compared to the pharmacologic advances in anesthesiology. Recently, hypnosis has aroused interest, as hypnosis seems to complement and possibly enhance conscious sedation. Contemporary clinical investigators claim that the combination of analgesia and hypnosis is superior to conventional pharmacologic anesthesia for minor surgical cases, with patients and surgeons responding favorably. Simultaneously, basic research of pain pathways involving the nociceptive flexion reflex and positron emission tomography has yielded objective data regarding the physiologic correlates of hypnosis. In this article I review the history, basic scientific and clinical studies, and modern practical considerations of one of the oldest therapeutical tools: the power of suggestion. |
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Authors:
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Albrecht H K Wobst |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anesthesia and analgesia Volume: 104 ISSN: 1526-7598 ISO Abbreviation: Anesth. Analg. Publication Date: 2007 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-25 Completed Date: 2007-05-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1310650 Medline TA: Anesth Analg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1199-208 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0254, USA. awobst@anest.ufl.edu |
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Forecasting Humans Hypnosis / methods* Hypnosis, Anesthetic / methods, psychology, trends Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods*, psychology, trends* |
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