Author/Authors :
Kim, Se Hun Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine - Haeundae Paik Hospital - Inje University, Busan, South Korea , Lee, Byeong-Cheol , Kim, Yong Han Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine - Haeundae Paik Hospital - Inje University, Busan, South Korea
Abstract :
Bispectral index (BIS) is a reliable parameter for measuring depth of hypnotic level during anesthesia.
Convective air warming system is an effective equipment to maintain normothermia during operation.
We report falsely elevated BIS value due to convective air warming system while undergoing kidney
transplantation.
Keywords :
Artifact , Air warmer , Bispectral index , Depth of anesthesia
