Bispectral Index

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (21 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

6 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Monitoring the depth of anesthesia is a critical aspect of ensuring patient safety during medical procedures. The bispectral index (BIS) monitor is pivotal in this process. Maintaining BIS values within the range of 40 to 60 is essential to prevent anesthesia awareness and mitigate potential long-term psychological consequences. BIS monitoring involves the placement of electrodes on the patient's forehead, with the information displayed on the BIS view monitor providing insights into their anesthesia depth.

This activity encompasses a comprehensive discussion of the technique, potential complications, limitations, clinical significance, and the various factors that can influence BIS monitoring. These factors include the choice of anesthetic agents, the patient's age, the presence of hypothermia, neurological impairment, and the potential for interference with medical devices. Furthermore, this activity explores alternative technologies available for monitoring anesthesia depth. These alternatives offer healthcare professionals additional options to ensure patient safety during procedures. Emphasizing the collaborative efforts of the interprofessional healthcare team, the content underscores the importance of leveraging BIS monitoring to optimize patient outcomes and minimize morbidity.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the significance of bispectral index monitoring in maintaining optimal anesthesia depth and preventing complications like awareness during anesthesia.

  • Differentiate bispectral index monitoring from other depth-of-anesthesia assessment methods, understanding its unique role and benefits in clinical practice.

  • Assess bispectral index values alongside patient responses and physiological indicators to fine-tune anesthesia levels and ensure patient comfort and safety.

  • Coordinate bispectral index monitoring data with other anesthesia monitoring parameters, enhancing comprehensive patient assessment and perioperative management.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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