Table 7: Summary of Findings From Studies Reporting on the Effectiveness of BIS Monitors To Reduce Recovery Time* (cont).
| Study (year) |
Basar et al. (2003) (40) | Wong et al. (2002) (31) | Bannister et al. (2001) (41) | Pavlin et al. (2001) (42) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 60 (30 per group) | 60 | 202 | 18 certified registered nurses and 51 supervised residents-in-training Overall, 585 patients were studied (those scheduled for outpatient surgeries, excluding head and neck surgery). BIS monitors were installed in 18 operating rooms 3 months before the study to allow the anesthesia providers to become familiar with the devices. |
| Mean age, years (SD) | BIS: 42.1 (3.3) SP: 39 (4.5) |
BIS: 70 (6) SP: 71 (5) |
Range: 0–18 years | Men: BIS: 46 (18) Non-BIS: 52 (18) Women: BIS: 41 (13) Non-BIS: 41 (14) |
| Premedication | Diazepam & atropine | None | None for > 6 months | Not reported |
| Anesthetic technique | Thiopental, fentanyl, sevoflurane, and nitrous oxide | Isoflurane | Sevoflurane | Propofol and sevoflurane |
| Tracheal intubation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |