Comparison of post-auricular and frontal bispectral index values obtained during renal surgeries
Ahmed Mohammed Fetouh Abdelrahman,
Amr Arafa Elbadry,
Amany Faheem Omara
Abstract:Background
The bispectral index (BIS) monitor is one of the EEG-derived monitoring techniques and well-established devices used to measure the depth of anesthesia. This study aimed to assess the agreement of BIS values based on the positions of either post-auricular or frontal sensors in individual patients undergoing renal surgeries while lateral positions at various stages of anesthesia.
Patients and methods
12 patients older than 18 years, ASA I… Show more
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