Third surgical plane

What does "Third surgical plane" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "third surgical plane" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific level of anesthesia. When a patient is put under anesthesia, there are different levels or "planes" that indicate how deeply the patient is asleep. The third surgical plane is the ideal level for surgery, where the patient is deeply unconscious and won't feel pain or remember the procedure, but their body functions like breathing and heart rate are still stable.

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