scholarly journals The Use of Continuous EEG Monitoring in Intensive Care Units in The Netherlands: A National Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny M. W. Hilkman ◽  
Walther N. K. A. van Mook ◽  
Werner H. Mess ◽  
Vivianne H. J. M. van Kranen-Mastenbroek
Author(s):  
John Kay

AbstractBackground:Electroencephalography (EEG) is playing an increasingly important role in the management of comatose patients in the intensive care unit.Methods:The techniques of EEG monitoring are reviewed. Initially, standard, discontinuous recordings were performed in intensive care units (ICUs). Later, continuous displays of “raw EEG” (CEEG) were used. More recently, the addition of quantitative techniques allowed for more effective reading.Results and Conclusions:Applications of continuous EEG to clinical problems are discussed. The most useful role of CEEG appears to be the detection and management of nonconvulsive seizures. There is a need for controlled studies to assess the role for CEEG in neuro-ICUs and general ICUs.


2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark P. Fitzgerald ◽  
Shavonne L. Massey ◽  
France W. Fung ◽  
Karen M. Puopolo ◽  
Michael Posencheg ◽  
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Author(s):  
Anteneh M. Feyissa ◽  
Jeffrey W. Britton

Seizures are a common occurrence in intensive care units harboring patients with acute brain injury. The increased use of continuous electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring has led to an increase in seizure detection in this setting. Independent variables predicting seizure detection in this setting are age, cardiopulmonary arrest, and use of continuous EEG.


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