Predicting ischemic brain injury after intraoperative cardiac arrest during cardiac surgery using the BIS monitor

Patrick G. Goodman, Anand R. Mehta, Manuel R. Castresana

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Abstract

Two patients in whom the bispectral index (BIS) decreased to zero following cardiac arrest during cardiothoracic surgery are described. The BIS value decreased to zero after cardiac arrest, and the value remained low for the remainder of the anesthetic despite successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Both patients were found to have severe brain injuries in the postoperative period.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)609-612
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume21
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2009

Keywords

  • BIS monitor
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Ischemic brain injury

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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