Bookeditors: Arnold J. Sansevere, Dana B. Harrar.
Contents:
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Video List
Chapter 1: Basics of EEG Monitoring in Pediatric Critical Care
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Basic Principles of EEG Relevant to the ICU
Choice of Montage
Principles of EEG Localization
Visual Analysis of the EEG
EEG in Encephalopathy and Coma
EEG Review and Reporting in the ICU
Conclusion
Figures
References
Chapter 2: Encephalopathy, Coma Patterns, and Other Abnormalities of the EEG Background in Critically III Children Learning Objectives
Introduction
Encephalopathy
Coma Patterns
EEG Monitoring in the Detection of Cerebral Ischemia, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Brain Death
Commonly Observed Medication Effects
Conclusion
Figures
References
Chapter 3: Periodic and Rhythmic Patterns in the Pediatric ICU
Learning Objectives
Introduction
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society Standardized Critical Care EEG Nomenclature
Interrater Reliability
Significance of Periodic and Rhythmic Patterns in Children Introduction to the Ictal-Interictal Continuum
Conclusion
Figures
References
Chapter 4: Seizures in Critically III Children
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Definition of Electrographic Seizure and Electrographic Status Epilepticus
Guidelines and Consensus Statements
Seizure Prevalence in Critically III Children
Recommended Duration of EEG Monitoring in Critically III Children
Impact of Seizures on Outcome
Electrographic Seizure Patterns in the Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion
Figures
References Chapter 5: Convulsive and Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Critically III Children
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Population Impact of Status Epilepticus
Pathophysiology
Pre-ICU Management of Status Epilepticus
Intensive Care Unit Management
Etiologic Evaluation
Towards an Evidence-Based Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Onset of Convulsive and Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in the Critically III Child
EEG Findings in Status Epilepticus
Conclusion
Figures
References
Chapter 6: Neonatal EEG
Learning Objectives
Introduction Neonatal EEG Recording Techniques
Visual Analysis of the Neonatal EEG
Abnormal Patterns
Effects of Medications on the Neonatal EEG Background
Effects of Therapeutic Hypothermia on the Neonatal EEG Background
Neonatal EEG Reporting
Conclusion
Figures
References
Chapter 7: Brief Rhythmic Discharges, Seizures, and Mimics in Critically III Neonates
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Sharp Waves and Brief Rhythmic Discharges
Neonatal Seizures
Neonatal Status Epilepticus
Rhythmic and Periodic Patterns of Uncertain Significance
Artifacts That Mimic Seizure
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