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. 2025 Jan 21;19(1):e01895.
doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000001895. eCollection 2025 Jan 1.

Electroencephalographic Depth-of-Anesthesia Monitoring

Karolina Brook  1   2 , Michael Ferraton  3 , Luke Dreher  3 , Donald H Lambert  1   2 , Jeffrey M Feldman  4 , Christopher W Connor  5   6
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Electroencephalographic Depth-of-Anesthesia Monitoring

Karolina Brook et al. A A Pract. .

Abstract

EEG-based DoA monitoring is a powerful tool for ensuring the optimal balance between maintaining unconsciousness and preventing excessive sedation during procedures. Understanding the role, indications, equipment, and troubleshooting of EEG-based DoA monitoring is necessary for the effective use of this tool in clinical decision-making.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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