September 7, 2026 · Paediatric anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1002/pan.70305

EEG-Derived Wavelet Index for Assessment of Procedural Sedation in Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Examination: A Diagnostic Study

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This study investigates whether the wavelet index (WLI) can more effectively assess sedation depth and predict sedation failure in children undergoing MRI compared to the Ramsay Sedation Score (RS). The results indicate that WLI outperforms RS in predicting successful sedation, suggesting its potential as a valuable tool for risk stratification in pediatric MRI sedation. However, the authors recommend further prospective studies to confirm the clinical utility of WLI-guided management.

Siyi Zhou, Yingzhi Dan, Jing Jiang, Shengqun Ni, Yue Huang, Jijian Zheng, Kan Zhang

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