Anaes SAQs · Depth of anaesthesia & awareness
The processed EEG and the BIS — the evidence
Primary — the BIS (0-100, the 40-60 recommended) and the entropy; the B-Unaware and the BAG-RECALL trials (the BIS no-clear-benefit over the ETAC); the NAP5 (the pEEG did not prevent the majority); the adjunct role in the TIVA and the high-risk; the limitations.
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Describe the processed EEG (the BIS and the entropy), the recommended range, and the evidence on its role in the awareness prevention.
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Describe the processed EEG (the BIS and the entropy), the recommended range, and the evidence on its role in the awareness prevention.
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- [1]Yu H, et al. Depth of anesthesia monitoring: current evidence. J Int Med Res, 2026.PMID 42333677
- [2]Berger-Estilita J, et al. Making brain monitoring routine: processed EEG as standard. J Clin Monit Comput, 2026.PMID 42247119
- [42333678]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.