Rapid response electroencephalography decreases time to seizure diagnosis in pediatric acute care patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pediatric status epilepticus (SE) carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality and can result in neurologic injury. Establishing seizure activity on conventional EEG (cEEG) is essential but can delay treatment of seizures due to technician limitations. Rapid response EEG (rrEEG) device Ceribell and its Brain Stethoscope function can be used and interpreted rapidly by bedside providers with minimal training. This retrospective pilot study examines the impact of rrEEG introduction at a quaternary care children's hospital on time to definitive diagnosis and treatment, as well as the accuracy of the Brain Stethoscope.

Methods

This was a single center retrospective observational cohort study that analyzed data from patients 2-18 years old who presented with concerns

SUBMITTER: Rajan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature