Do electrocardiographic electrodes provide the same results as expensive special sensors in the routine monitoring of anesthetic depth?
The Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor adequately monitors depth of anesthesia. The routine use of this monitor has been hampered by the benefit-cost equation because only special expensive electrodes can be used. We examined the agreement of BIS values obtained by original sensor electrodes and commercial electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes. These ECG electrodes can replace more expensive BIS sensors.
At last, this study suggested that tamsulosin facilitate earlier clearance of fragments after ESWL.