Non-Convulsive Seizures in the Encephalopathic Critically Ill Cancer Patient Does Not Necessarily Portend a Poor Prognosis
CANCER: NCSE in critically ill cancer patients should be promptly diagnosed and treated NCS in critically ill cancer patients is associated with abnormalities on brain imaging and lower prevalence of organ failure. Diagnosis and treatment of NCS should be a priority in encephalopathic cancer patients, as they can have lower mortality than non-seizing patients. Opposite […]
EEG Patterns Compatible with Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Are Common in Elderly Patients with Delirium: A Prospective Study with Continuous EEG Monitoring
CONFUSION/DELIRIUM IN ELDERLY: NCSE is more common in elderly patients; EEG should be considered for elderly patients experiencing acute confusional state or delirium, even in the presence of a presumed symptomatic cause
The Incidence of Seizures in Patients Undergoing Therapeutic Hypothermia After Resuscitation From Cardiac Arrest
CARDIAC ARREST: Seizures and NCSE are common in post-cardiac arrest patients and are correlated with poor outcomes; time to normal is correlated with good neurologic outcomes
Prevalence of Non-Convulsive Seizure and Other Electroencephalographic Abnormalities in ED Patients with Altered Mental Status
EMERGENCY DEPT: Underutilization of EEG and underdiagnosis of NCSE in the emergency department
Electrographic Seizures in Pediatric ICU Patients: Cohort Study of Risk Factors and Mortality
PEDIATRIC ICU: Among children in the PICU, status epilepticus is common and is associated with higher mortality Electrographic seizures occurred in 162 of 550 subjects (30%), of which 61 subjects (38%) had electrographic status epilepticus. Electrographic seizures are common among children in the pediatric intensive care unit, particularly those with specific risk factors. Electrographic status […]
Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus: Value of a Benzodiazepine Trial for Predicting Outcomes
AED OPTIMIZATION: For individuals with NCSE, an EEG response to acute AED administration may aid in predicting outcomes and stratifying those more likely to benefit from aggressive treatment.
Frequency and Timing of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Comatose Post-Cardiac Arrest Subjects Treated with Hypothermia
CARDIAC ARREST: Seizures and NCSE are common in post-cardiac arrest patients and are correlated with poor outcomes; time to normal is correlated with good neurologic outcomes
The New Wave: Time to Bring EEG to The Emergency Department
EMERGENCY DEPT: Underutilization of EEG and underdiagnosis of NCSE in the emergency department
Daily Cost of an Intensive Care Unit Day: The Contribution of Mechanical Ventilation
HEALTH ECONOMICS: Ceribell leads to improved ROI and significant cost savings as a result of improved patient management
