Stimulation of brain region restores consciousness to animals under general anesthesia

Stimulating the ventral tegmental area, one of two dopamine-producing regions in the brain, was able to arouse animals receiving general anesthesia with either isoflurane or propofol. The same effect did not result from stimulation of the substantia nigra.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 28, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news