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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) allow researchers to study brain function in vivo. These techniques are used to refine our understanding of the nature of anaesthetic effects as well as of the influence of anaesthetic drugs on sensory and pain transmission.
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Fiset, P. (2003). Functional Brain Imaging and Propofol Mechanisms of Action. In: Vuyk, J., Schraag, S. (eds) Advances in Modelling and Clinical Application of Intravenous Anaesthesia. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 523. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9192-8_11
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