The Use of Continuous EEG Monitoring in Intensive Care Units in The Netherlands: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, continuous electroencephalographic monitoring (cEEG) is the only available diagnostic tool for continuous monitoring of brain function in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Yet, the exact relevance of routinely applied ICU cEEG remains unclear, and information on the implementation of cEEG, especially in Europe, is scarce. This study explores current practices of cEEG in adult Dutch ICU departments focusing on organizational and operational factors, development over time and factors perceived relevant for abstaining its use.

Methods

A national survey on cEEG in adults among the neurology and adult intensive care departments of all Dutch hospitals (n = 82) was performed.

Results

The overall institutional response rate was 78%. ICU cEEG is increas

SUBMITTER: Hilkman DMW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6208830 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature