SedLine Sedation Monitor Chapter 4: Operation
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EMG (Electromyography)
Electromyography (EMG) is a measure of detected muscle activity, such as jaw clenching.
Numeric Value
EMG is represented by a numeric value that ranges from 0 to 100%. When an EMG numeric
value is not available, the value displays dashes (--). A brief explanation of EMG is available
by pressing the Numeric Value and then the About icon in the menu that appears.
Trend
EMG trend conveys the EMG numeric values over a period of time. The vertical axis range is 0
to 100% and it is configurable by the user. The horizontal axis represents time which is
configurable by the user.