Falsely elevated bispectral index during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Mychaskiw, G; Heath, B J; Eichhorn, J H · Br J Anaesth · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 2-month-old infant underwent repair of a ventricular septal defect under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Bispectral index and EEG suppression ratio were evaluated using an Aspect BIS monitor. Erroneous readings from the monitor could have led to a potentially dangerous alteration in surgical and anaesthetic management.

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