Serial aEEG recordings in a cohort of extremely preterm infants: feasibility and safety.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) monitoring is increasing in the neonatal population, but the safety and feasibility of performing aEEG in extremely preterm infants have not been systematically evaluated.

Study design

Inborn infants 23(0/7) to 28(6/7) weeks gestation or birth weight 401 to 1000 g were eligible. Serial, 6-h aEEG recordings were obtained from first week of life until 36 weeks postmenstrual age. Adverse events were documented, and surveys evaluated the impact of the aEEGs on routine care. Success of performing aEEGs according to protocol and aEEG quality were assessed.

Result

A total of 102 infants were enrolled, with 755 recordings performed. 83% of recordings were performed according to schedule, and 96% were without adverse

SUBMITTER: Davis AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4414657 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature