Bispectral Index Versus Standard Monitoring in Sedation for Endoscopic Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bispectral index (BIS ) monitoring has been used as an objective measurement tool for sedation depth and has been proposed as a guidance to reduce the risk of intraprocedural over-sedation. However, the results of several studies evaluating the benefits of BIS monitoring for gastrointestinal endoscopy were not consistent. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the reduction in total consumption of administrated propofol and recovery time under BIS...