Abstract
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 through -out 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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 487-490 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Critical Care |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Critical Care