Continuous EEG monitoring in the intensive care unit: technical and staffing considerations. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Continuous EEG monitoring in the intensive care unit (ICU) is superficially similar to that which occurs in the epilepsy monitoring unit, but it also presents unique technical challenges. ICU monitoring imposes an expectation of reliability on EEG recording equipment exceeding that which may be demanded by other settings; performance requirements may also differ. Reliable network connectivity between ICUs and other hospital locations is necessary, as is provision for off-site EEG review and display. Staffing should be adequate to support continuous recording, including performing hookups at off-hours. Selection of electrode number, type, and application method requires weighting of monitoring needs, nursing concerns, and imaging requirements.

publication date

  • April 1, 2005

Research

keywords

  • Electroencephalography
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Personnel Staffing and Scheduling

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 16844368280

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/01.wnp.0000158361.24544.2d

PubMed ID

  • 15805810

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 22

issue

  • 2