Clinical Neurophysiology on ICU: Electroencephalography (EEG)
Summary
Clinical neurophysiology provides functional evaluation of the nervous system by recording electrical activity of the central and peripheral nervous system, requiring a good collaboration between the intensive care and clinical neurophysiology (technicians and consultants). The main electrophysiological tests used in critical care are electroencephalogram (EEG), evoked potential (EP) studies, and electroneuromyography and nerve conduction study (EMG/NCS). Their use is generally an adjunct to clinical examination for diagnostic purposes, outcome prediction, and as functional monitors. The use of neurophysiological tests in neuro-intensive care may especially have an added clinical value in a population of patients that are generally sedated or with decreased level of consciousness impending clinical-neurological assessments.
General Information
Enrolled trainees 432
Open 01.12.2023
Available for ESICM members
Student effort 2
Last Updated December 1, 2023
Intended Learning Outcomes
After studying this module on Clinical Neurophysiology on ICU: Electroencephalography (EEG), you should be able to:
- Understand how the different neurophysiological tests work.
- Identify the main indications for each test.
- How to incorporate the findings of neurophysiological tests in Neuro-intensive care decision making.
- Understand pitfalls, limitations and relevant terminology of EEG recordings to interact. appropriately with the Clinical Neurophysiology Team.
Relevant competencies in CoBaTrICE
- 2.2 Undertake timely and appropriate investigations.
- 2.9 Monitor and respond to trends in physiological variables.
- 2.10 Integrates clinical findings with laboratory investigations to form a differential diagnosis.
- 12.7 Collaborate and consult, promoting team-working.
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