The Claim
In adult male C57BL/6J mice exposed to 6 hours of 1.3% isoflurane anesthesia, contextual memory impairment persists for at least 7 days, as evidenced by significantly reduced freezing behavior in a fear conditioning test compared to control mice on Days 1, 3, and 7 post-exposure.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Mice given a common anesthesia for 6 hours remember scary situations worse for at least a week after, showing they’re less fearful when they should be — a sign their memory is temporarily impaired.
See the scientific wording
In adult male C57BL/6J mice exposed to 6 hours of 1.3% isoflurane anesthesia, contextual memory impairment persists for at least 7 days, as measured by reduced freezing behavior in a fear conditioning test, with freezing times significantly lower than controls on Days 1, 3, and 7 post-exposure.
What the research says
1 studyThe study shows that long isoflurane anesthesia causes memory problems in mice, which supports the idea that these problems last for days after the anesthesia.
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