How do we know that music affects amount of anesthesia?

This fascinating video shows how anesthesia affects the body and how anesthesiologists monitor the patients level of consciousness and awareness. Music therapists have confirmed that music does affect the amount of anesthesia needed to keep the patient asleep and pain-free.

By DrAlice|June 3, 2010|Music and Anesthesia|0 Comments

About the Author: DrAlice

Dr. Alice Cash is one of the world’s few clinical musicologists. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, she brings to her work over 40 years of professional experience as a college professor, clinical therapist, solo and chamber music performer and composer. Since 1990, Dr. Cash has been in the field of Music Medicine and conducted clinical research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, under the guidance of Dr. Joel Elkes, Dr. Leah Dickstein, and Dr. Rif El-Mallakh. Her clinical work at the University of Louisville lead to her career in music medicine. In addition to her work with the University of Louisville, Dr. Cash lead the development of using music a hospital setting at Baptist East Hospital, Louisvile, KY. She has founded 3 companies: Healing Music Enterprises, Surgical Serenity Solutions and Crescent Hill Counseling.