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Application of an Amplitude-integrated EEG Monitor (Cerebral Function Monitor) to Neonates
Published on: September 6, 2017
Continuous electroencephalography monitoring in neonates
1Department of Pediatrics & Communicable Diseases, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Michigan, Room 12-733, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 1540 East Hospital Drive SPC 4279, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4279, USA. shellhaa@med.umich.edu
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Continuous electroencephalography monitoring aids in understanding seizures and background brain activity in critically ill neonates, crucial for treatment and prognosis. This review details its indications and methods for high-risk infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal neurology
- Clinical neurophysiology
Background:
- Increasing survival of critically ill neonates reveals significant long-term neurodevelopmental issues.
- Cerebral function monitoring is vital for managing neonatal neurological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications for continuous electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring in high-risk neonates.
- To describe the methods employed in continuous EEG monitoring for neonates.
Main Methods:
- Continuous electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring.
- Utilizing conventional video-EEG and digital trending modalities.
- Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) for background trend analysis.
Main Results:
- Continuous EEG provides critical information on seizures and background patterns.
- Video-EEG is the gold standard for neonatal seizure diagnosis and quantification.
- Digital trending and aEEG offer valuable data on background cerebral activity.
Conclusions:
- Continuous EEG monitoring is essential for high-risk neonates.
- It aids in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of neonatal neurological conditions.
- Understanding monitoring techniques is key for optimal neonatal care.
Abstract:
As more critically ill term and premature neonates are surviving their acute illness, their long-term neurodevelopmental morbidity is being recognized. Continuous monitoring of cerebral function, with electroencephalography or derived digital trends, can provide key information regarding seizures and background patterns, with direct treatment and prognostic implications. Conventional video-electroencephalography remains the gold standard for neonatal seizure diagnosis and quantification, but can be supplemented by digital trending modalities. Both conventional and amplitude-integrated electroencephalography can provide valuable data regarding the background trends. This review describes indications and methods for continuous electroencephalography monitoring in high-risk neonates.
