We describe a case where the frequently used bispectral index (BIS) monitor provided the first indication of a massive stroke. The diagnosis of stroke should be considered in the event of an unexplained, sudden, and sustained decrease in the BIS.
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Tufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Dept Anesthesia, Boston, MA 02111 USATufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Dept Anesthesia, Boston, MA 02111 USA
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Tufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Dept Anesthesia, Boston, MA 02111 USATufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Dept Anesthesia, Boston, MA 02111 USA