Effect of Hypothermia on BIS and PSI Correlation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Hypothermia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is known to influence cerebral metabolism and electroencephalographic activity. Processed electroencephalography-derived indices such as the Bispectral Index (BIS) and Patient State Index (PSI) are commonly used to monitor anesthetic depth; however, these indices are generated using different proprietary algorithms. While previous studies have demonstrated moderate to high correlation between BIS and PSI under normothermic conditions, it remains unclear whether this relationship is preserved during hypothermic CPB.

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of hypothermia on the relationship between BIS and PSI in adult patients undergoing elective on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Both indices will be monitored simultaneously throughout the intraoperative period using standard sensor placement.

Data will be collected at predefined time points representing normothermic, hypothermic, and rewarming phases of CPB. The primary analysis will focus on comparing the correlation between BIS and PSI at a normothermic reference point (36°C) and a hypothermic reference point (32°C).

To minimize confounding effects, anesthetic management and physiological parameters will be maintained within routine clinical target ranges, and relevant variables will be recorded throughout the procedure. Secondary analyses will explore temperature-dependent changes in each index and agreement between clinically relevant depth-of-anesthesia categories.

This study is designed to clarify whether hypothermia alters the relationship between commonly used processed EEG indices, which may have implications for intraoperative neuromonitoring and anesthetic management during cardiac surgery.

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥18 years
• Elective on-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery
• Planned use of general anesthesia
• Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Preexisting neurological disease
• Use of medications affecting Electroencephalography (e.g., antiepileptics)
• Severe hepatic dysfunction
• Emergency surgery
• Inadequate signal quality for anesthesia depth monitoring