Filters in the Electroencephalogram
Chapter 7 Filters in the Electroencephalogram The use of filters in recording and displaying EEG data is an indispensable tool in producing interpretable EEG tracings. Without filters, many segments of…
The Abnormal EEG
Chapter 9 The Abnormal EEG An EEG is considered abnormal if it has findings known to be associated with a pathologic or disease state. As discussed in Chapter 8, “The…
Electroencephalographic Electrodes, Channels, and Montages and How They Are Chosen
Chapter 5 Electroencephalographic Electrodes, Channels, and Montages and How They Are Chosen In electroencephalography, the term montage refers to the order and choice of channels displayed on the EEG page….
Visual Analysis of the EEG:
Chapter 2 Visual Analysis of the EEG: Wakefulness, Drowsiness, and Sleep An orderly approach to visual analysis of the EEG is important, especially for those who are beginning to hone…
Electroencephalographic Artifacts
Chapter 6 Electroencephalographic Artifacts An artifact is a waveform in the EEG that is not of cerebral origin. Those new to the world of EEG interpretation are often surprised to…
Normal Variants in the Electroencephalogram
Chapter 11 Normal Variants in the Electroencephalogram This section deals with a group of waveforms that may mimic abnormal waves but have now been recognized as normal variants. By definition,…
The Electroencephalogram of the Newborn
Chapter 13 The Electroencephalogram of the Newborn Newborn EEG interpretation is considered a particularly challenging area. An understanding of the appearance of the normal newborn EEG was achieved considerably later…
EEG Patterns in Stupor and Coma
Chapter 12 EEG Patterns in Stupor and Coma The term coma refers to a state in which a person is unaware of self and surroundings, even if stimulated from the…
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Electroencephalography (EEG) remains one of the principle tools in the practice of clinical neurology. Notwithstanding the development of increasingly sophisticated imaging techniques over the years, including computed…
The Structure and Philosophy of the EEG Report
Chapter 8 The Structure and Philosophy of the EEG Report The essential purpose of recording and interpreting an EEG is to communicate information to the clinicians that will help guide…
