Rebecca Wheeler,a 2-year-old scheduled for bilateral myringotomy with tube placement,was calm and giggling as her mother stood by her side stroking her cheek.OR policy permitted parents to be present during the initial administration of anesthetic.The anesthesia provider explained her actions,and what Rebecca would experience,to the mother as she gently placed the mask over Rebecca's nose and mouth and turned on the flow of sevoflurane and oxygen.Rebecca calmly slid into unconsciousness.The anesthesia provider told the mother that Rebecca would soon begin to squirm and possibly thrash around a bit restlessly,but it is a normal effect and Rebecca would soon be in a quiet sleep.What phase of anesthesia is Rebecca in and what stage is she about to enter?

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Stage 1 is from the initial administration of anesthetic agents to loss of consciousness.Stage 2 is from loss of consciousness to the onset of regular breathing and loss of the eyelid reflex.Stage 2 also is called the delirium or excitement stage,and thrashing movements may occur.No auditory or physical stimulation should occur during this stage,especially in children.General anesthesia is divided into three phases:induction,maintenance,and emergence.Induction begins with administration of anesthetic agents and continues until the patient is ready for positioning or surgical prepping (surgical prep),surgical manipulation,or incision.

Rebecca Wheeler,a 2-Year-Old Scheduled for Bilateral Myringotomy with Tube Placement,was