Enhancing sedation management during less invasive procedures
Sedation is routinely given to patients to minimize discomfort, alleviate anxiety and improve satisfaction during a range of procedures.(1) Recent clinical studies show that BIS monitoring may be an effective tool to assist in managing the sedation needs
of such patients. (2,3)
Studies ongoing
One study compared the Bispectral Index to a common assessment scale to gauge the adequacy of sedation during endoscopy (2). The results showed that BIS monitoring provides an objective, reproducible measure of sedation levels during this type of procedure. Another study reviewed the use of BIS monitoring for procedural sedation of critically ill patients (3). The results demonstrated that BIS monitoring was a reliable method to detect under-sedation, thereby allowing providers to minimize the recall phenomenon in the critically ill.
References:
- Sedation and Monitoring of Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, ASGE Publication No. 1022, 2/95.
- Bower, AL, et. al. Bispectral index monitoring of sedation during endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vol 52, No. 2, 2000.
- Kaplan,L, et al. Bispectral index monitoring: an essential element of conscious sedation. Critical Care Medicine, Vol 29, No. 12 (supplement).
