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What is a recommended alternative for reducing the risk of iatrogenic infections?
What is a recommended alternative for reducing the risk of iatrogenic infections?
Why are needle electrodes not recommended for routine clinical use?
Why are needle electrodes not recommended for routine clinical use?
Which infectious diseases are mentioned as relevant for transmission-based precautions?
Which infectious diseases are mentioned as relevant for transmission-based precautions?
What is a disadvantage of using needle electrodes compared to other types?
What is a disadvantage of using needle electrodes compared to other types?
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What might be indicated if noise is demonstrated during an electroencephalography (EEG) recording?
What might be indicated if noise is demonstrated during an electroencephalography (EEG) recording?
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What is the primary use for subdermal needle electrodes (SNE)?
What is the primary use for subdermal needle electrodes (SNE)?
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What is a key characteristic of the impedances when using subdermal needle electrodes?
What is a key characteristic of the impedances when using subdermal needle electrodes?
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Which system is officially recommended by the IFCN for EEG montages?
Which system is officially recommended by the IFCN for EEG montages?
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What is necessary to permit flexibility in montages for EEG interpretation?
What is necessary to permit flexibility in montages for EEG interpretation?
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What is emphasized regarding the uniformity of montages across laboratories?
What is emphasized regarding the uniformity of montages across laboratories?
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What is the minimum duration for hyperventilation before an EEG can begin?
What is the minimum duration for hyperventilation before an EEG can begin?
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Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of hyperventilation?
Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of hyperventilation?
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What is the primary role of a neurophysiologist after an EEG recording is completed?
What is the primary role of a neurophysiologist after an EEG recording is completed?
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What is the recommended action if critical results are discovered during an EEG?
What is the recommended action if critical results are discovered during an EEG?
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How long should recording continue after hyperventilation has stopped?
How long should recording continue after hyperventilation has stopped?
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Which of the following is necessary before performing hyperventilation?
Which of the following is necessary before performing hyperventilation?
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What should be done at least 1 minute prior to beginning hyperventilation?
What should be done at least 1 minute prior to beginning hyperventilation?
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Which of these environments is suitable for performing hyperventilation?
Which of these environments is suitable for performing hyperventilation?
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Which statement about hyperventilation is true?
Which statement about hyperventilation is true?
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What duration of EEG recording is necessary to evaluate the activation technique effectively?
What duration of EEG recording is necessary to evaluate the activation technique effectively?
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Study Notes
Electrode Placement & Type
- The International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) recommends using all 21 electrodes and placements for EEG recordings, as per the 10-20 system, which is the only officially recommended system.
- Needle electrodes are not recommended for routine clinical use due to patient discomfort, potential injury to personnel, and higher impedances compared to cup electrodes.
- Subdermal needle electrodes (SNE) or wire electrodes (SWE) can be used for prolonged EEG recordings in stuperous or comatose patients, as they are well-matched and stable over extended periods.
Hyperventilation and its Use
- Hyperventilation should be used routinely during EEG recordings, unless medically contraindicated or the patient is unable or unwilling to cooperate.
- It should be performed for a minimum of 3 minutes, with recordings continuing for at least 1 minute after the cessation of overbreathing.
- The effects of hyperventilation must be evaluated by obtaining at least 1 minute of recording with the same montage before overbreathing begins.
EEG Recording and Interpretation
- Recordings should be carried out only in the presence of a qualified physician, with adequate resuscitation equipment and informed consent.
- The EEG is typically interpreted by a neurophysiologist after recording completion.
- Critical results, such as electrographic or clinical seizures during the recording, should be immediately communicated to the interpreting physician and supervisor.
Activation Procedures: Sleep Deprivation and its Use
- Sleep deprivation is a common activation procedure used for epilepsy diagnosis.
- The procedure aims to increase the likelihood of identifying interictal epileptiform discharges.
- Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of sleep deprivation, particularly when combined with standard EEG recordings, in enhancing diagnostic yield for epilepsy.
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Explore essential principles of EEG electrode placement and the use of hyperventilation. Learn about the recommended electrode types and placements according to the 10-20 system by the IFCN. Understand how hyperventilation impacts EEG recordings and its clinical applications.