Excerpt from Visual Analysis of Neonatal EEG Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: electroencephalogram, electroencephalography, EEG, EEG in newborns, conceptional age, CA, prematurity, PT, gestational age, full term, FT, amplitude, continuity of background activity, frequency, symmetry, reactivity, synchrony, maturational patterns, paroxysmal patterns, awake pattern, sleep pattern, awake/sleep cycle, sleep and wake state, delta brushes, tracé alternant, TA, tracé discontinue, interburst intervals, burst intervals, IBIs, burst-suppression, BS, temporal theta, frontal sharp transients, temporal sharp transients, REM sleep, NREM sleep, interictal discharges, ictal discharges, ictal patterns Please click here to view the full topic text: Visual Analysis of Neonatal EEG The electroencephalogram (EEG) provides useful information that reflects the function of the neonatal brain. The EEG may assist in determining brain maturation and identifying focal or generalized abnormalities, existence of potentially epileptogenic foci, or ongoing seizures. It is useful in assessing prognosis for neonates at risk for neurological sequelae. Basic guidelines for visual analysis and techniques of recording and interpretation of the EEG in infants younger than 44 weeks are discussed in this article. Patient Education For excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Procedures Center. Also, see eMedicine's patient education article Electroencephalography (EEG). Please click here to view the full topic text: Visual Analysis of Neonatal EEG

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