Falsely elevated bispectral index during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest

Authors
Mychaskiw, G Heath, BJ Eichhorn, JH
Citation
G. Mychaskiw et al., Falsely elevated bispectral index during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, BR J ANAEST, 85(5), 2000, pp. 798-800
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
00070912 → ACNP
Volume
85
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
798 - 800
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-0912(200011)85:5<798:FEBIDD>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A 2-month-old infant underwent repair of a ventricular septal defect under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Bispectral index and EEG suppression r atio were evaluated using an Aspect BIS monitor. Erroneous readings from th e monitor could have led to a potentially dangerous alteration in surgical and anaesthetic management.