What do they put on your forehead during surgery? Explaining BIS monitoring and its pharmacological role
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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the standard of care includes continuously evaluating a patient's vital signs during any anesthetic. When a sticky sensor is placed on a patient's forehead during surgery, it is often for a Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor, a non-invasive tool to measure the depth of anesthesia.
