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Delirium alters brain activity, showing increased slow waves and decreased alpha waves on quantitative EEG (qEEG). This study reviews how qEEG reveals reduced brain connectivity and efficiency in delirium patients.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Electroencephalography

Context:

Delirium is a common and serious condition associated with significant neurophysiological changes.
Quantitative EEG (qEEG) analysis offers objective measures of these brain alterations.

Purpose:

To synthesize findings from studies investigating neurophysiological changes in delirium using qEEG.
To highlight characteristic qEEG patterns associated with delirium.

Summary:

Delirium is characterized by diffuse slowing of the electroencephalogram (EEG), marked by increased delta and theta activity.
A decrease in alpha frequency band activity, reduced functional connectivity, and impaired brain network efficiency are observed in delirium.
These qEEG findings indicate widespread disruption of brain function.

Impact:

qEEG analysis provides valuable insights into the pathophysiology of delirium.
Identifying specific neurophysiological deficits may pave the way for targeted therapeutic interventions.
Improving functional connectivity is proposed as a potential novel treatment strategy for delirium.