
Utilizing inpatient EEG in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures
This activity will explore the clinical indications for inpatient electroencephalography (EEG) and its role in guiding the diagnosis and management of seizures. Participants will examine evidence-based approaches to initiating anti-seizure medications (ASMs) and the use of continuous EEG monitoring in various clinical scenarios. The session will also address considerations for determining optimal and minimal EEG monitoring durations, with a focus on patient safety and resource utilization. Additionally, the activity will review the application of EEG in identifying and managing nonconvulsive status epilepticus, emphasizing timely recognition and intervention to improve patient outcomes.
Target Audience
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Advanced Practice Nurses
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical Nurses
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to:
- Identify the clinical indications for STAT and continuous EEG in the inpatient setting.
- Explain how continuous EEG can be utilized based on clinical history and initial EEG findings.
- Describe an evidence-based approach to managing seizures and nonconvulsive status epilepticus using EEG to guide treatment decisions.
Brin Freund, M.D
Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP
Robert Fishman, MD
Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-Telestroke
Muhammad Saeed, Bcom
This activity has been submitted to Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.