[Computerized electroencephalographic monitoring in anesthesia]

The computerized electroencephalogram monitor provides a simple interpretation of the standard EEG trend. In the operating room, this compact EEG monitor is convenient and the trend is easy to read for a non-specialist user. EEG monitoring is especially indicated in carotid endarterectomy for the detection of ischemic event during surgery. The use of this monitor should be recommended for high risk patients (cardiac surgery, cerebral aneurysm surgery, controlled hypotension) to determine the adequate depth of anesthesia and to perform a stress-free anesthesia when the anesthetic drug is given by titration according to the decrease in the awakening electrical cerebral activity.