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EEG Cap Placement for Expedited Identification of Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating EEG Cap, Anti-seizure medication, and 1 other intervention for Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Altered mental status (AMS) is one of the most common reasons for inpatient neurology consultation. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is frequently on the differential diagnosis of the patient with AMS. NCSE becomes more refractory to treatment after one hour of seizure activity, making rapid identification and treatment of NCSE of great clinical importance. Currently, an electroencephalogram (EEG) technologist must be called in from home during non-workday hours in order to obtain a stat EEG. The investigators propose the time required for diagnosis of NCSE at Mayo Clinic can be significantly decreased with rapid placement of an EEG cap by the onsite neurology residents.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patient will be fitted with an EEG cap by the on-call neurology resident to assess for NCSE.
Patients may be treated for NCSE or seizures based on EEG cap findings, if the findings are clear to an attending EEG reviewer. If the subject is treated with anti-seizure medication, the primary care provider will choose which medication will be given.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to find problems related to electrical activity of the brain. An EEG tracks and records brain wave patterns. Small metal discs with thin wires (electrodes) are placed on the scalp, and then send signals to a computer to record the results.