NEUROLOGY

Technical Considerations

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Fig. 1 Photograph of various supplies that may be used for cEEG electrode hookup. Pictured here: reusable pouch, disposable telemetry pouch, large roll of gauze, twist tie, scissors, tub of…

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Periodic Complexes: Classification and Examples

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Main term 1 Main term 2 Plus modifiers  Generalized (G) Periodic discharges (PDs) +F Superimposed fast activity (PDs and RDA only) Lateralized (L)  +R Superimposed rhythmic activity (PDs only) Bilateral…

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Prognostication in Adults

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Score Cerebral performance category (CPC) [2] Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) [3] Modified Rankin score (mRS) [4] 0   No symptoms at all 1 Good cerebral performance: conscious, alert, able to work,…

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Electrodes and Montages

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Fig. 1 Example of different electrodes. (a) Subdermal needles. (b) Plastic cup electrodes with metal coating. (c) Gold cup electrodes, reusable. (d) Subdermal wire electrode and needle used for insertion…

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Neuroimaging in Status Epilepticus

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Fig. 1 Coronal T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with gadolinium revealing a clot in the superior sagittal sinus (yellow arrow) and infarct in the left frontoparietal region (white arrow). This…

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Treatment of Status Epilepticus in Pediatrics

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Patients presenting with CSE Acute encephalopathy (especially if s/p neurosurgery, or currently septic) Acute brain injury History of epilepsy Younger children (<3 years) Other high-risk groups (CHD s/p surgery, ECMO,…

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Therapeutic Hypothermia in Children

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Condition Change during TH EEG features during rewarming Applications of EEG EEG prognosis HIE Delay of onset of normal SWC Decrease seizure activity Seizure de novo Seizure identification Prognostication Normal…

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Prognostication in Pediatrics

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  Routine EEG aEEG cEEG VEP BAEP SEP Availability Common Common Tertiary care centers Tertiary care centers Tertiary care centers Tertiary care centers Sensitivity to medications Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive Sensitive…

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