Needle electrodes can be used for bispectral index monitoring of sedation in burn patients.

Hemmerling, Thomas M; Coimbra, Claudia; Harvey, Pierre; Choinière, Manon · Anesth Analg · 2002

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Abstract

We present the results of a study examining the agreement of bispectral index values obtained using original sensor and subdermal needle electrodes in burn patients. Both types of electrodes can be used interchangeably to monitor depth of sedation.

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