Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology June 9, 2026 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000006187 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Feasibility study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | standardized propofol-based electroencephalography-guided emergence bundle |
| Keywords | Anesthesiology Propofol Dream Protocol science Clinical practice Mental state Health care Cover algebra |
| Key points | A standardized propofol-based, electroencephalography-guided emergence bundle can be integrated into routine care to facilitate dreaming during anesthesia, with assessment of adherence, dream recall, patient experience, and safety. |
Abstract
ON THE COVER: Dreaming during anesthesia is common and may have mental health benefits. However, systematic research on its incidence and outcomes in clinical settings remains limited. In this issue of Anesthesiology, Sikka et al. implemented a standardized propofol-based, electroencephalography-guided emergence bundle to facilitate a preemergence state conducive to dreaming, integrating it into routine care to assess adherence, dream recall, patient experience, and safety. In an accompanying editorial, Palanca and Sleigh discuss dreaming under general anesthesia. Cover illustration: A. Johnson, Vivo Visuals Studio. Sikka et al.: Feasibility of a Multicomponent Protocol to Promote Dreaming during Surgical Anesthesia, p. 21 Palanca and Sleigh: Protocolizing Propofol Emergence: Turning “Milk of Amnesia” into Designer Dreams?, p. 1