Clinical Practice

Abstract Submission

Paradigm Shift in Brain-state Monitoring: An Introduction to Electroencephalography (EEG) Spectrogram Anesthetic Signature Analysis (1 Class A CE with 1 Pharm)

Speaker(s)

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  Lloyd Barnwell, III, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE

  Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Education
  Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
  Mechanicsville, Virginia

Few CRNAs are familiar with the clinical use of electroencephalography (EEG) spectrogram anesthetic signature analysis when monitoring depth of anesthesia. Because EEG monitors the brain-state of cortical and subcortical areas of the brain, an understanding of the connection between the EEG spectrogram and the differing molecular mechanisms of action of common anesthetics can enable CRNAs at the bedside to use EEG spectrogram anesthetic signature analysis as a monitor of anesthetic depth. This presentation introduces the nurse anesthetist to the clinical use of EEG spectrogram anesthetic signature analysis as an anesthetic depth monitor and provides the CRNA with references for further inquiry and study.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the clinical use of electroencephalography (EEG) spectrogram anesthetic signature analysis as a depth of anesthesia monitor.
• Identify the electroencephalography (EEG) spectrogram signature of the following anesthetics: sevoflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, nitrous oxide, propofol, dexmedetomidine, and ketamine.