Open AccessBispectral index as a possible early marker of cerebral hypoperfusion
Author(s) -
Tv Bharath Kumar,
G. D. Puri
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.123274
Subject(s) - bispectral index , medicine , ventricular fibrillation , cardiology , perfusion , anesthesia , cerebral hypoperfusion , ischemia , sedation
We report a case of unexplained transient ventricular fibrillation in a child with ventricular septal defect (VSD) scheduled for VSD closure. The bispectral index (BIS) values dropped within 15s of transient cardiac arrest and it showed recovery within 15 s of restoration of circulation. Monitoring BIS during surgery, especially cardiac surgeries may help identify periods of cerebral ischemia early.