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How does anesthesia work? - Steven Zheng

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When under anesthesia, you can’t move, form memories, or — hopefully — feel pain. And while it might just seem like you are asleep for that time, you actually aren’t. What’s going on? Steven Zheng explains what we know about the science behind anesthesia.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Steven Zheng
Script Editor
Eleanor Nelsen
Producer
Zedem Media
Artist
Jeanne Bornet
Sound Designer
Andreas Trachonitis
Animator
Maria Savva
Intern
Andria Pourouti
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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