Related Experiment Videos
Photic stimulation: standardization of screening methods
D G Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenité1, C D Binnie, G F Harding
1Instituut voor Epilepsiebestrijding, Heemstede, The Netherlands. bowo@sein.nl
Purpose:
Differences in methodology of intermittent photic stimulation within and between countries in Europe make collaborative research and interpretation of results difficult.
Method:
Experts in the field of photic stimulation from European countries have given an overview of methods used in routine photic stimulation. A consensus meeting was organized in May 1996 in the Netherlands.
Results:
Methodology, including specification of a photo stimulator, procedure of photic stimulation, and interpretation of EEG results, has been defined according to available scientific and clinical knowledge.
Conclusions:
Consensus was reached in setting up a safe, quick, simple and reliable method to determine whether or not patients are photosensitive. A specification of an international standard for intermittent photic stimulation in the routine EEG examination is given with the purpose of improving patient care and facilitating collaborative research.