No. It's very much like a general anesthesia. They do not remember.

Reducing that requirement helps save the brain cells which can be revived later when the coma is withdrawn.

You have to take it in context. You don't use induced coma unless you are really in a truly life-threatening situation.

Stimuli to the patient cause the pressure in the brain to go up. By reducing the stimuli, you are less likely to have trouble with the swelling and pressure in the brain.

The whole procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. After the procedure, which usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes, patients are asked to begin walking, which helps stimulate blood vessels and alleviate any of the fear of walking they may have after the procedure.

I am not ready for surgery at all, a major surgical technique where I am under anesthesia.