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Anaesthesia· 2026Q1

Interpreting bispectral index during remimazolam and propofol anaesthesia

Xun‐Tao Wang, Fan Li, Hua‐Cheng Liu

Short summary

Bispectral Index (BIS) values are higher with remimazolam compared to propofol during anesthesia for lung resection in older patients, suggesting potential differences in hypnotic effect interpretation.

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Key points

  • Bispectral Index (BIS) values were higher with remimazolam compared to propofol.
  • This difference was observed during anesthesia for lung resection in older patients.
  • Standard BIS interpretation may require adjustment for remimazolam use.
  • The findings suggest potential differences in the hypnotic effects or monitoring interpretation between the two anesthetic agents.

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Abstract

Interpreting bispectral index during remimazolam and propofol anaesthesiaWe read with interest the trial by Wang et al. [1] comparing remimazolam and propofol for lung resection in older patients.The distinction they make between

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. Anaesthesia, 2026 · DOI ↗

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Field: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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