Integrating Neuromonitoring in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Exploring Two Options for Point-of-Care Electroencephalogram (pocEEG) via Patient Monitors-A Technical Note.

ABSTRACT: Central nervous system (CNS) disorders are among the most frequent presentations in critically ill children. Status epilepticus (SE) is a frequent scenario in the resuscitation bay. In patients with altered mental status, non-convulsive SE (NCSE) is often underrecognized and critically impacts the neurological outcome and duration of hospitalization. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is required to diagnose NCSE. However, standard EEG recordings are time- and staff-intensive, and their availability is limited, especially outside regular working hours. We aimed to improve patient care by developing a simplified EEG recording method, using a reduced lead montage (point-of-care EEG-pocEEG), that is suitable for use in pediatric emergency departments. The objective was to devise a cost-effective u

SUBMITTER: Simma L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10532774 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature