Rachna Bajaj Resident, Department of Anaesthesia, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Kunal Kumar Sharma Assistant Professor, Neuroanaesthesia Super-speciality Cell, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sharath Krishnaswami Associate Consultant, Department of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical care, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Address for correspondence: Kunal Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor, Neuroanaesthesia Super-speciality Cell, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India E-mail: kunaal_kumar@yahoo.com
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Bajaj R, Sharma KK, Krishnaswami S. Neuralink and neuro-monitoring concerns in neuroanaesthesia. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(4):223-5.
Timeline
Received : August 13, 2024
Accepted : September 21, 2024
Published : December 20, 2024
Abstract
Context: Brain computer interface devices like Neuralink implants will pose a significant challenge in the present understanding and learning curve for Neuromonitoring techniques during neurosurgery and Neurocritical care. Aims: We hereby enlist our concern with regards to electroencephalography, trans-cranial doppler and cerebral oxygenation monitoring in patients with such implants for neurosurgical procedures.
Settings and Design: Short communications
Conclusions: There exists minimal published research with regards to EEG monitoring, cerebral oxygenation monitoring and cerebral blood flow monitoring in patients coming for neurosurgeries for brain tumors with these kind of brain computer interfaces implanted in their cerebral cortex. This brief communication will help in generating research interest in this upcoming evolution in medical care.
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Bajaj R, Sharma KK, Krishnaswami S. Neuralink and neuro-monitoring concerns in neuroanaesthesia. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(4):223-5.
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
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