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Research Progress and Application of Electroencephalographic Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia
Wei Ma1*
1Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
Corresponding Author: Wei Ma
Address: Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Valley, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
Received date: 03 August 2026; Accepted date: 08 August 2026; Published date: 15 August 2026
Citation: Ma W. Research Progress and Application of Electroencephalographic Monitoring in Pediatric Anesthesia. Asp Biomed Clin Case Rep. 2026 Aug 15;9(2):146-51.
Copyright © 2026 Ma W. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords: Electroencephalography, Pediatric Anesthesia, Depth of Anesthesia
Abbreviations: BIS: Bispectral Index; EEG: Electroencephalography; pEEG: Processed Electroencephalography.
Abstract
Electroencephalography (EEG), as a non-invasive technique enabling real-time reflection of cerebral cortical neuronal electrical activity, has substantial value in perioperative cerebral function monitoring in children. However, processed EEG (pEEG) indices are not directly reliable for pediatric populations. Consequently, domestic and international guidelines recommend that anesthesiologists master the ability to interpret raw EEG. Anesthetic management guided by EEG can reduce drug dosage, shorten recovery duration, and help lower the incidence of perioperative adverse events. Nevertheless, the promotion of EEG monitoring in pediatric anesthesia currently faces challenges, including inadequate equipment configuration, insufficient understanding among anesthesiologists, and the absence of unified reference standards. This review comprehensively analyzes the application effects and existing limitations of EEG monitoring in pediatric anesthesia and explores its impact on postoperative outcomes, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for clinical practice and scientific research.