Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2019 PMID 31557307

Bispectral index for improving intraoperative awareness and early postoperative recovery in adults.

Sharon R Lewis, Michael W Pritchard, Lizzy J Fawcett, Yodying Punjasawadwong

Mentions

25
Peak: 9 in Sep 2019
across 4 sources since Sep 2019

Extended reach

18,260
potential audience

Total likes

23

Video views

5,763

Mentions per month

Sep 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News14 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • LinkedIn4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced view, with posts highlighting the evidence from Cochrane reviews noting that BIS may help with awareness and recovery, but it is not definitively superior to existing techniques; the tone is informative and cautious, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research and evidence-based choices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Several discussions acknowledge the review's findings, with some emphasizing that BIS may reduce awareness but not showing clear superiority over traditional methods.

InterestModerate interest

The topics of intraoperative awareness and monitoring methods generate moderate curiosity among participants.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants cite specific sources like Cochrane reviews and blogs, indicating active reading and interest in evidence-based practices.

ImpactModerate impact

Given the focus on improving anesthesia safety and recovery, these social discussions could influence clinical considerations and future research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study evaluates whether using the Bispectral Index (BIS), a brain activity-based scale, helps reduce the risk of intraoperative awareness and speeds up recovery after general anesthesia compared to traditional methods like clinical signs or endtidal anesthetic gas (ETAG).
  • Researchers reviewed 52 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to 2019, comparing BIS-guided anesthesia with standard practice across various surgeries in adults.
  • Findings aim to determine if BIS monitoring leads to safer anesthesia management and quicker postoperative recovery, addressing concerns about the reliability of traditional monitoring methods.]

Top posts

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Dr. Vishal Uppal MBBS, FRCA
@Ropivacaine · X

Accidental awareness during anesthesia

Feb 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,842 followers View post →
Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care
@Cochrane_ACE · X

Lots of people worry about becoming aware during an operation under general anaesthetic. Anaesthetist Jennifer Kielty has reassurance and discusses @Cochrane_ACE evidence in this blog https://t.co/OzbQnM5IXH @CochraneUK #eehealthchoices. See full review: https://t.co/8HJaqlnmep https://t.co/N4r9wBtlvD

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,395 followers View post →
Crit-IQ
@wwwcritiqcom · X

Head to CRIT-IQ to read the latest Position Statement: Bispectral index for improving intraoperative awareness and early postoperative recovery in adults https://t.co/fbaDCU90fO

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 like · 2,475 followers View post →
Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care
@Cochrane_ACE · X

New #CochraneACE review concludes: BIS compared to clinical signs for guiding anaesthesia may ⬇️ intraoperative awareness and improve early recovery times, but no evidence of a difference between BIS-guided/ETAG-guided anaesthesia #CochraneEvidence https://t.co/MYTN853rkn

Sep 28, 2019 · 2,395 followers View post →

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Jon Bailey MD MSc FRCPC EDRA
@jon_bailey_anes · X

RT @Ropivacaine: Accidental awareness during anesthesia

Feb 2, 2022 · 1 share · 1,207 followers View post →
Dr. Vishal Uppal MBBS, FRCA
@Ropivacaine · X

Accidental awareness during anesthesia

Feb 2, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,842 followers View post →
Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care
@Cochrane_ACE · X

Lots of people worry about becoming aware during an operation under general anaesthetic. Anaesthetist Jennifer Kielty has reassurance and discusses @Cochrane_ACE evidence in this blog https://t.co/OzbQnM5IXH @CochraneUK #eehealthchoices. See full review: https://t.co/8HJaqlnmep https://t.co/N4r9wBtlvD

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,395 followers View post →
Crit-IQ
@wwwcritiqcom · X

Head to CRIT-IQ to read the latest Position Statement: Bispectral index for improving intraoperative awareness and early postoperative recovery in adults https://t.co/fbaDCU90fO

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 like · 2,475 followers View post →
Cochrane Anaesthesia & Emergency and Critical Care
@Cochrane_ACE · X

New #CochraneACE review concludes: BIS compared to clinical signs for guiding anaesthesia may ⬇️ intraoperative awareness and improve early recovery times, but no evidence of a difference between BIS-guided/ETAG-guided anaesthesia #CochraneEvidence https://t.co/MYTN853rkn

Sep 28, 2019 · 2,395 followers View post →
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