Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3055901 Experimental Neurology 2011 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Nucleus basalis in basal forebrain desynchronizes neocortical slow wave activity. ► Lesion of cholinergic n. basalis neurons prolonged effects of general anesthetics. ► Reversible inactivation of nucleus basalis prolonged effects of general anesthetics. ► Delirium during halothane anesthesia was reduced in lesion and inactivated rats. ► Lesion of nucleus basalis enhances behavioral responses to a general anesthetic.
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