Intraoperative Detection of Awareness
			BY COSIMO ARNESANO BME 240-Spring 2009
introduction definitions intraoperative awareness monitoring techniques bispectral index (BIS) auditory evoked potentials other techniques conclusions references bme 240		conclusions The waking of patients during anesthetic administration is an uncommon occurring which may be distressing for both patients and anesthesiologists. A multimodal strategy that includes the use of brain function monitoring in high risk cases is useful for the prevention of awareness. Awareness may be unavoidable under certain challenging anesthetic conditions. After-effects of awareness during general anesthesia range from no effects to chronic PTSD. Continuous attention should be paid to prevent intraoperative awareness which is usually feasible in most of the cases.