Recommendations on the use of EEG monitoring in critically ill patients: consensus statement from the neurointensive care section of the ESICM

Abstract

EEG monitoring is an important diagnostic tool for specific indications. Further data are necessary to understand its potential for ischemia assessment and coma prognostication.

Continuous EEG Monitoring for Early Detection of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study

“…The use of cEEG monitoring was recently recommended for detection of DCI in poor grade aSAH patients [24]. Based on our results, we suggest that further research should be performed on cEEG monitoring in all aSAH patients.…”

Continuous Electroencephalography Monitoring in Adults in the Intensive Care Unit

“…Due to these features and its simple utilization, use of continuous EEG (cEEG) recording in critically ill patients has increased over the past decade [2,3]. Recently, it was recommended by international guidelines with well-defined indications [4][5][6]. Nonetheless, few academic centers use it, and the expertise of neurointensivists for continuous real-time interpretation of EEG patterns is uncommon [7].…”

Continuous EEG Monitoring in Critical Care

“…In addition, the 2013 consensus statement on the use of EEG monitoring in critically ill patients from the Neurointensive Care Section of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine is helpful. 10,16 WHAT IS THE TYPICAL DURA-…”