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What is the minimum required change in frequency to qualify as evolution in frequency?
What is the minimum required change in frequency to qualify as evolution in frequency?
- Frequency must change while maintaining the same voltage.
- The highest voltage component must remain unchanged.
- At least two consecutive changes must occur in different categories.
- A single frequency must persist for at least three cycles. (correct)
How is the highest voltage component categorized for PDs?
How is the highest voltage component categorized for PDs?
- High: 100 to 200 mV
- Very low: less than 20 mV (correct)
- Low: 20 to 49 mV (correct)
- Medium: 50 to 149 mV
What measurement method is specified for evaluating voltage components?
What measurement method is specified for evaluating voltage components?
- Peak to peak
- Peak to trough (correct)
- Peak to baseline
- Average to baseline
What defines evolution in location regarding voltage changes?
What defines evolution in location regarding voltage changes?
Which of the following is a required ratio for relative voltage in PDs?
Which of the following is a required ratio for relative voltage in PDs?
What is the timeframe required to qualify a frequency change as evolution?
What is the timeframe required to qualify a frequency change as evolution?
To qualify for evolution in morphology, what is required concerning changes?
To qualify for evolution in morphology, what is required concerning changes?
What is the voltage classification for a measurement of 150 mV?
What is the voltage classification for a measurement of 150 mV?
What distinguishes electroclinical seizures from other types of seizures?
What distinguishes electroclinical seizures from other types of seizures?
Which statement about Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges (BIRDs) is NOT true?
Which statement about Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges (BIRDs) is NOT true?
In the context of electroencephalogram (EEG) interpretations, what does the term 'nonconvulsive' signify?
In the context of electroencephalogram (EEG) interpretations, what does the term 'nonconvulsive' signify?
Which of the following is a characteristic of evolving BIRDs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of evolving BIRDs?
When considering BIRDs and their relationship to clinical signs, what is important to note?
When considering BIRDs and their relationship to clinical signs, what is important to note?
What determines the number of phases in a signal?
What determines the number of phases in a signal?
In the context of baseline crossings, how is phase 2 categorized?
In the context of baseline crossings, how is phase 2 categorized?
Which statement correctly describes spontaneous phases?
Which statement correctly describes spontaneous phases?
When categorizing phases, what aspect must be specified for the dominant phase?
When categorizing phases, what aspect must be specified for the dominant phase?
What does a baseline crossing indicate in the context of phases?
What does a baseline crossing indicate in the context of phases?
In the provided context, what is not a part of the criteria for categorizing phases?
In the provided context, what is not a part of the criteria for categorizing phases?
Which of the following represents a feature of a phase in this context?
Which of the following represents a feature of a phase in this context?
What type of phases should not be classified under spontaneous categories?
What type of phases should not be classified under spontaneous categories?
What is a characteristic of phase sharpness as described in the content?
What is a characteristic of phase sharpness as described in the content?
What occurs when a signal has more than one crossing of the baseline?
What occurs when a signal has more than one crossing of the baseline?
What does PDs1R refer to?
What does PDs1R refer to?
Which condition qualifies as BIPDs1F?
Which condition qualifies as BIPDs1F?
What type of fast activity is characterized as RDA1F?
What type of fast activity is characterized as RDA1F?
Which of the following does NOT qualify as part of the RDA or PD pattern?
Which of the following does NOT qualify as part of the RDA or PD pattern?
Which one of the following describes a Definite EDB condition?
Which one of the following describes a Definite EDB condition?
What is a possible characteristic of extreme delta brush (EDB)?
What is a possible characteristic of extreme delta brush (EDB)?
In terms of fast activity, what does the term 'periodic delta brushes' imply?
In terms of fast activity, what does the term 'periodic delta brushes' imply?
What does it mean if the fast activity is described as continuous in the context of RDA?
What does it mean if the fast activity is described as continuous in the context of RDA?
When fast activity is recorded, what is necessary for it to classify as part of the PD pattern?
When fast activity is recorded, what is necessary for it to classify as part of the PD pattern?
What defines a '1F' activity in a clinical neurophysiology context?
What defines a '1F' activity in a clinical neurophysiology context?
What is the duration requirement for Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE) to be classified as such?
What is the duration requirement for Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE) to be classified as such?
Which of the following terms is synonymous with 'possible electrographic seizure'?
Which of the following terms is synonymous with 'possible electrographic seizure'?
What percentage of a 60-minute recording does an ongoing seizure need to occupy to qualify as ECSE?
What percentage of a 60-minute recording does an ongoing seizure need to occupy to qualify as ECSE?
What is the minimum duration an ongoing seizure with bilateral tonic-clonic activity must meet to be classified as ECSE?
What is the minimum duration an ongoing seizure with bilateral tonic-clonic activity must meet to be classified as ECSE?
What is the primary distinction between Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz) and Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE)?
What is the primary distinction between Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz) and Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE)?
How should the Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz) pattern be described for standardized reporting?
How should the Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz) pattern be described for standardized reporting?
What does the term 'possible ECSE' refer to in clinical settings?
What does the term 'possible ECSE' refer to in clinical settings?
In the context of seizures, what does the term 'ictal-interictal continuum' (IIC) indicate?
In the context of seizures, what does the term 'ictal-interictal continuum' (IIC) indicate?
What is indicated when an EEG shows patterns consistent with 'possible electrographic seizure'?
What is indicated when an EEG shows patterns consistent with 'possible electrographic seizure'?
When is an electroclinical seizure (ECSz) considered valid?
When is an electroclinical seizure (ECSz) considered valid?
What defines the prevalence of a pattern in the context of EEG recording?
What defines the prevalence of a pattern in the context of EEG recording?
Which duration category corresponds to continuous activity in EEG patterns?
Which duration category corresponds to continuous activity in EEG patterns?
What is the meaning of an abundant duration classification in EEG patterns?
What is the meaning of an abundant duration classification in EEG patterns?
What implication does the presence of multiple patterns have on their categorization?
What implication does the presence of multiple patterns have on their categorization?
Which frequency range is typically associated with defining abnormal patterns in EEG?
Which frequency range is typically associated with defining abnormal patterns in EEG?
What is classified as very low voltage according to the categorization?
What is classified as very low voltage according to the categorization?
To qualify as evolution in location, how many electrode locations must be involved?
To qualify as evolution in location, how many electrode locations must be involved?
What characterizes the voltage measurement for absolute voltage in PDs?
What characterizes the voltage measurement for absolute voltage in PDs?
What defines evolution in frequency specifically for PDs?
What defines evolution in frequency specifically for PDs?
Which voltage category is assigned to readings of 150 mV and above?
Which voltage category is assigned to readings of 150 mV and above?
What does the notation '1FR' signify in the context of periodic discharges (PDs)?
What does the notation '1FR' signify in the context of periodic discharges (PDs)?
To classify a pattern as BIPDs1F, what condition must be met regarding the presence of independent discharges?
To classify a pattern as BIPDs1F, what condition must be met regarding the presence of independent discharges?
Which statement accurately represents the conditions for classifying a pattern as 1S?
Which statement accurately represents the conditions for classifying a pattern as 1S?
In the classification system, when should a pattern be coded as PDs1R instead of RDA1S?
In the classification system, when should a pattern be coded as PDs1R instead of RDA1S?
What must occur for a pattern to be classified as EDB according to established guidelines?
What must occur for a pattern to be classified as EDB according to established guidelines?
Which condition is required for a classification as RDA1S?
Which condition is required for a classification as RDA1S?
When categorizing waveforms, what does the absence of fast activity during RDA qualify as?
When categorizing waveforms, what does the absence of fast activity during RDA qualify as?
What distinguishes 1F from patterns classified as PD1R?
What distinguishes 1F from patterns classified as PD1R?
What is a condition that allows a pattern to qualify for the designation of RDA?
What is a condition that allows a pattern to qualify for the designation of RDA?
In EEG classification, what does the term 'sharp contour' refer to?
In EEG classification, what does the term 'sharp contour' refer to?
Flashcards
High Voltage PD
High Voltage PD
Voltage of a periodic discharge (PD) measured from peak to trough.
Very Low Voltage
Very Low Voltage
Voltage less than 20 mV.
Low Voltage
Low Voltage
Voltage between 20 and 49 mV.
Medium Voltage
Medium Voltage
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High Voltage
High Voltage
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Voltage Evolution
Voltage Evolution
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Frequency Evolution
Frequency Evolution
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Morphology Evolution
Morphology Evolution
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Location Evolution
Location Evolution
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Phase
Phase
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Spontaneous Discharges
Spontaneous Discharges
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Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz)
Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz)
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Nonconvulsive Seizures
Nonconvulsive Seizures
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Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE)
Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE)
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BIRD
BIRD
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Extreme Delta Brush (EDB)
Extreme Delta Brush (EDB)
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Spike/Sharp Wave
Spike/Sharp Wave
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Relative PDs
Relative PDs
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Fast Activity (1F)
Fast Activity (1F)
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Rhythmic Delta Activity (1R)
Rhythmic Delta Activity (1R)
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Sharp Waves (1S)
Sharp Waves (1S)
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Study Notes
Categorization of Voltage Components
- Highest voltage component for periodic discharges (PDs) should be measured from peak to trough.
- Key voltage categories:
- Very low: < 20 mV
- Low: 20 to 49 mV
- Medium: 50 to 149 mV
- High: ≥ 150 mV
Frequency Evolution
- At least two consecutive voltage changes in the same category are required to qualify as evolution.
- Single frequency must persist for at least three cycles, e.g., 1 Hz for 3 seconds.
- Examples of acceptable frequency changes include:
- 3 Hz for ≥ 1 second, then 2 Hz for ≥ 1.5 seconds, followed by 1.5 Hz for ≥ 2 seconds.
Morphology and Location Evolution
- Morphological evolution requires at least two consecutive changes to a novel morphology.
- Evolution in location is determined by sequential spreading into or out of at least two different standard 10-20 electrode locations.
Baseline Crossings and Phases
- Phases are defined by the number of baseline crossings of the typical discharge.
- A phase corresponds to a segment of the signal above or below an imaginary baseline.
- Total phases can be calculated by counting baseline crossings.
Spontaneous Discharges
- Spontaneous discharges are not clearly induced, exacerbated, improved, or terminated by stimuli.
- Categories include clinical patterns that are spontaneous with no clear triggers.
Electroclinical Seizure (ECSz) Criteria
- ECSz is defined by specific EEG patterns that show a clinical correlate such as face twitching or eye deviation.
- Nonconvulsive seizures are characterized by electrographic activity without overt motor activity.
Electroclinical Status Epilepticus (ECSE)
- Defined as an electroclinical seizure lasting ≥ 10 continuous minutes or 20% of any 60-minute recording period.
- Bilateral tonic-clonic motor activity must be present for ≥ 5 minutes for classification as ECSE.
Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges (BIRDs)
- BIRDs are focal or generalized rhythmic activity lasting ≥ 0.5 to < 10 seconds at a rate of at least 4 Hz.
- Must not be consistent with a known normal pattern or benign variant, and lack clear clinical correlate.
- Include evolution in their definitions (evolving BIRDs) as a form of definite BIRDs.
Extreme Delta Brush (EDB)
- EDB is characterized by abundant or continuous fast activity associated with periodic delta waves.
- Differentiate between definite EDB (abundant or continuous) and possible EDB (occasional or frequent).
Periodic Discharges (PDs) and Spike/Sharp Waves (SW)
- PDs involve monitoring voltage components, specifically the highest voltage from any discharge.
- SWs are characterized by voltage spikes and sharp waves, requiring measurement from peak to trough.
Voltage Categorization
- Voltage classification for PDs:
- Very low: < 20 mV
- Low: 20 to 49 mV
- Medium: 50 to 149 mV
- High: ≥ 150 mV
- For Relative PDs, both absolute and relative voltage measurements are necessary.
Evolution Criteria
- Evolution in frequency: Change must occur in the same frequency direction of at least 0.5 Hz, persisting for at least three cycles.
- Evolution in morphology: Requires at least two consecutive changes leading to a new morphology.
- Evolution in location: Must spread or retreat to at least two different 10-20 electrode locations.
Prevalence of EEG Patterns
- Prevalence classification includes:
- Continuous: ≥ 90%
- Abundant: 50% to 89%
- Frequent: 10% to 49%
- Occasional: 1% to 9%
- Rare: < 1%
Duration and Frequency Measurements
- Typical frequency categorization: Measures in Hz include ranges 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5.
- For very brief durations, includes 3, 3.5, and 4 Hz.
- Time gaps between PDs contribute to the overall pattern duration.
Terminology for Patterns
- Suggested terms to describe patterns include:
- If multiple patterns exist, document presence and prevalence.
- Terms must be concise, specifying whether patterns are indicative of electrographic seizures if ≥ 10 seconds.
Fast Activity and Duration Definitions
- Specific fast activity categorizations include:
- “1F”: associating fast activity with PDs, defined as theta or faster.
- “1R”: rhythmic delta activity applied only to PDs.
- “1S”: sharp waves or spikes associated solely with RDA.
Extreme Delta Brush (EDB)
- EDB defined as a subtype of 1F, classified under specific criteria:
- Abundant or continuous RDA with stereotyped fast activity.
- Does not meet criteria for electrographic seizures (ESz) if falls under occasional or frequent activity.
Treatment Indicators
- Improved EEG with parenteral antiseizure medications may indicate an electrographic seizure (ECSz) or possible enhanced clinical significance (ECSE).
- Stimulus-induced patterns require the “SI-” prefix for classification, indicating responsiveness to alerting stimuli.
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This quiz focuses on the principles of electrophysiology, particularly analyzing the characteristics of PDs (periodic discharges) and SWs (spike/wave complexes). Participants will explore frequency measurement and voltage profiling related to these phenomena. Test your understanding and deepen your knowledge in this critical area of neuroscience.
