March 3, 2026Open Access

Effects of EEG-guided anesthetic depth monitoring on delirium incidence across different age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

EEG monitoring significantly reduces postoperative delirium (POD) in adults, indicating its effectiveness across specific age groups.
Among elderly patients, EEG-guided anesthesia did not significantly lower POD risk, highlighting varied efficacy based on age.
Evaluation through systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed multiple studies to assess delirium rates in different demographics.
Findings emphasize the need for future age-tailored EEG monitoring strategies to clarify its benefits across patient groups.

Abstract

The effectiveness of EEG-guided anesthesia in reducing delirium risk varies across age groups. EEG monitoring effectively decreases POD incidence in adults. Among elderly patients, EEG-guided anesthesia did not significantly reduce the risk of POD, whereas non-BIS modality may confer greater benefit for pediatric emergence delirium. These findings are hypothesis-generating; future studies should define age-tailored EEG monitoring strategies and clarify indications across patient groups.

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Yanrui Chen

Yue Zou

XinYu Zhao

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BMC Anesthesiology

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Beijing Luhe Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University

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