Understanding Electroencephalography - University of Arkansas for ...
Understanding Electroencephalography - University of Arkansas for ...
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EEG Monitoring in Critical Care<br />
Many patients with head injury, any <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong><br />
encephalopathy, or severe illness are at risk <strong>for</strong> seizures<br />
Patients who are mechanically ventilated are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
sedated and pharmacologically paralyzed and seizures<br />
can only be diagnosed with EEG<br />
The diagnosis <strong>of</strong> nonconvulsive status epilepticus can<br />
only be detected and monitored with EEG<br />
Monitoring progression <strong>of</strong> coma and potentially<br />
cerebral death