EEG monitoring after cardiac arrest
Claudio Sandroni, Tobias Cronberg, Jeannette Hofmeijer
Abstract
Hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury (HIBI) is the main cause of death and disability in patients who are comatose after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) from cardiac arrest The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a useful tool to assess the severity of HIBI and provide prognostic information. In addition, EEG can be used to diagnose epileptiform activity in patients with suspected seizures and monitor the effectiveness of antiepileptic treatment.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePain medicineAnesthesiologyIntensive care medicineAnesthesiaEmergency medicineCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlNon-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring