Electroencephalographic seizures in critically ill children: Management and adverse events.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Guidelines recommend that encephalopathic critically ill children undergo continuous electroencephalographic (CEEG) monitoring for electrographic seizure (ES) identification and management. However, limited data exist on antiseizure medication (ASM) safety for ES treatment in critically ill children.

Methods

We performed a single-center prospective observational study of encephalopathic critically ill children undergoing CEEG. Clinical and EEG features and ASM utilization patterns were evaluated. We determined the incidence, types, and risk factors for adverse events associated with ASM administration.

Results

A total of 472 consecutive critically ill children undergoing CEEG were enrolled. ES occurred in 131 children (28%). Clinicians administered ASM to 10

SUBMITTER: Fung FW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6786930 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature