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Bispectral index monitoring in the management of sedation in an intensive care unit patient with locked-in syndrome.

[locked-in syndrome]

Locked-in syndrome is an extremely rare neurological state caused by injury of the ventral pons. The syndrome is characterized by quadriplegia and anarthria with concomitant preservation of cortical function. When a reversible underlying pathological abnormality is identified and managed aggressively, meaningful recovery is possible. Because patients retain consciousness throughout their illness, a dependable method for titrating sedation may improve their quality of life. The case presented suggests that bispectral index monitoring may be a cost-effective and reliable method for managing sedation in patients with locked-in syndrome.

Diseases presenting "quadriplegia" symptom

  • acute rheumatic fever
  • lamellar ichthyosis
  • locked-in syndrome

This symptom has already been validated