The EEG in Epilepsy
Chapter 10 The EEG in Epilepsy There are many indications for EEG testing, but the most common reason that an EEG is obtained is to assist in the diagnosis of…
Electroencephalographic Localization
Chapter 4 Electroencephalographic Localization It is easy to underestimate the importance of learning the skills of precise EEG localization compared with the bigger picture of EEG interpretation. On the face…
Introduction to Commonly Used Terms in Electroencephalography
Chapter 3 Introduction to Commonly Used Terms in Electroencephalography In this chapter, we review the basic terms used in electroencephalography and strategies for communicating EEG findings to others. The creation…
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…
