Seizure : the journal of the British Epilepsy Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of the effects of different anesthetic techniques on electrocorticography in patients undergoing epilepsy surgery - a bispectral index guided study.
It is well known that general anesthetics suppress/alter electrocorticography (ECoG) activity. However there are no randomized studies available, comparing various anesthetic techniques as regards their effects on ECoG. ⋯ In our study optimal ECoG recordings were possible with use of either isoflurane or propofol. Addition of nitrous oxide to either of the anesthetic regimens suppressed the ECoG score.