Anaesthesic Monitor Approved
The FDA granted marketing approval to the BIS VIEW Monitoring System, developed and manufactured by Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. BIS monitoring uses EEG data to evaluate a patient’s level of consciousness, described with a numeric value ranging from 0-100.
The indication for this device includes anaesthesia monitoring with particular drugs. The tool is used to diminsh the incidence of patient arousal during sedation.
The new monitoring system is a small, compact designed which provides stand-alone consciousness monitoring. The device was designed for less acute settings, where space is at a premium.
This single unit expands Aspect’s product line and allows healthcare facilities the opportunity to purchase those monitoring components most appropriate for institutional needs.
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June 28, 2007 Related topics: Monitoring, Anesthesiology