Effect of bispectral index-guided anaesthesia versus standard practice on recovery after general anaesthesia in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Aug 29, 2025Indian journal of anaesthesia

How using brain monitoring during anesthesia affects children's recovery compared to usual care: A review and analysis

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Abstract

Children monitored with bispectral index (BIS) during anaesthesia maintenance had significantly lower end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations.

  • BIS monitoring is linked to shorter times for first response, eye-opening, extubation, and post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) stay.
  • No significant differences were observed in other outcome measures when comparing BIS-guided anaesthesia to traditional methods.
  • The study highlights the potential benefits of BIS for improving recovery quality in children after general anaesthesia.

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Key numbers

−0.50
Decrease in End-Tidal Sevoflurane Concentration
Mean difference in end-tidal sevoflurane concentration for BIS vs. traditional monitoring
−10.82
Decrease in PACU Stay Time
Mean difference in PACU stay time for BIS vs. traditional monitoring
−3.26
Decrease in Eye-Opening Time
Mean difference in eye-opening time for BIS vs. traditional monitoring

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