The Effect of Remifentanil on the Bispectral Index Change and Hemodynamic Responses After Orotracheal Intubation

Abstract

Bispectral index change is as sensitive as hemodynamic responses after a painful stimulus for detecting deficits in the analgesic component of anesthesia. It may, therefore, be a useful monitor of the depth of anesthesia in patients who are incapable of HR and MAP responses to noxious stimuli because of medications or cardiovascular disease.