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    Neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) nurses can be trained to effectively monitor continuous electroencephalographic (cEEG) and identify burst suppression patterns. This education improves their knowledge and comfort with cEEG interpretation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Critical Care Nursing
    • Clinical Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • Continuous electroencephalographic (cEEG) monitoring use has surged, leading to delays in interpreting epileptiform activity.
    • Neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU) nurses lack formal cEEG monitoring training despite their real-time positioning.
    • Current cEEG interpretation relies on remote review by epileptologists, introducing significant time lags.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the efficacy of an educational program designed to train NSICU nurses in cEEG monitoring.
    • To evaluate nurses' ability to identify burst suppression patterns and quantify suppression duration.
    • To determine if formal training enhances nurses' knowledge and comfort with cEEG.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of pretest and posttest data was conducted.
    • A cohort of 13 NSICU nurses received specialized EEG training.
    • Knowledge and comfort levels were assessed via posttests at baseline, 3, and 6 months, alongside a burst suppression module.

    Main Results:

    • Mean test scores significantly improved post-training (P < .001), with 76.9% passing the initial assessment.
    • Nurses' self-reported comfort with EEG monitoring significantly increased (P = .001).
    • Knowledge retention was high, with no significant score decline at 3 or 6 months post-training.

    Conclusions:

    • NSICU nurses can acquire fundamental cEEG monitoring skills, including identifying burst suppression.
    • The training program effectively improved nurses' knowledge and comfort with cEEG interpretation.
    • Further investigation is required to confirm if this enhanced knowledge translates to improved clinical competency and patient outcomes.