Electroencephalographic monitoring for seizure identification and prognosis in term neonates.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2018

Abstract

Seizures represent a manifestation of neurological disease in the neonatal period. Historically, neonatal seizures were identified by direct clinical observation. However, since most seizures are electroencephalographic (EEG)-only (subclinical, non-convulsive) and clinical manifestations may be subtle, many clinicians place increasing importance on EEG data including conventional EEG or amplitude-integrated EEG to identify seizures in neonates. Beyond seizure identification, the EEG is a robust source of information about brain function that can be useful for neurobehavioral prognostication in some neonates. This review summarizes the available data regarding EEG for neonatal seizure diagnosis and brain function assessment.

Volume

23

Issue

3

First Page

168

Last Page

174

ISSN

1878-0946

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

29352657

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

Share

COinS