Sixty day continuous use of subdermal wire electrodes for EEG monitoring during treatment of status epilepticus.

Autor: Martz GU, Hucek C, Quigg M, Martz, Gabriel U, Hucek, Christina, Quigg, Mark
Zdroj: Neurocritical Care; Oct2009, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p223-227, 5p
Abstrakt: Introduction: Use of continuous EEG in the ICU setting is increasing. The EEG electrode continues to be a weak link in the chain from recording to interpretation. The technical difficulties of maintaining artifact-free, low impedance data collection are magnified by the ICU environment and prolonged duration of monitoring often required for these patients.Case: We describe a case demonstrating the longest reported continuous use of subdermal wire electrodes.Discussion: Subdermal wire electrodes offer a safe method to overcome technical challenges while maintaining high-recording quality. Their advantages and disadvantages are considered in specific circumstances and in comparison to other electrode types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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