Course Information
The course objectives are designed to enhance the skill set for the fundamentals of EEG technology in the clinical setting for cEEG in the ICU and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. As the shortage of qualified EEG technologists continues and the need for 24/7 clinical coverage expands, there is a current environment of cross trained EEG technologist who would benefit from understanding the EEG fundamentals as well as the clinical and management aspects of continuous EEG monitoring in the ICU. These fundamentals will help the attendee understand the why and necessity of recording an EEG and utilizing those skills to enhance the quality of their recordings. Whether the need is to learn the very basics of EEG, or to develop a long-term EEG monitoring program, skills developed during this course will enhance the success of either.
EEG Fundamentals Course
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, learners will have:
- An understanding of how to measure and apply electrodes in accordance with the International 10-20 system of electrode placement.
- A fundamental understanding of EEG technology including A-D conversion, impedance, common mode rejection, filters and sensitivity settings and montages.
- An understanding of what constitutes a technically satisfactory EEG recordings, with hyperventilation and photic stimulation techniques.
- A fundamental understanding of normal and abnormal EEG patterns, as well as the neuroanatomy and physiology associated with EEG will be gained.
EEG Fundamentals Course Outline
Day 1 (half day PM)
Anatomy and physiology related to the EEG recording
EEG Technology
- Electrode placement
- Analog to digital conversion
- Filter and sensitivity settings
- Montages
EEG Recording
- Minimum AEEGs Guidelines
- Recommended equipment settings
- Activation procedures
Day 2 (full day)
EEG Equipment Operation
- Participants will measure and apply electrodes, check impedances, acquire routine EEG with hyperventilation and photic stimulation
Lunch
Normal and abnormal EEG patterns
Artifacts and troubleshooting
Wrap up, answering questions, reviewing any topics
EEG in the Critical Care Course Outline
Day 3 (half day AM)
cEEG in the Critical Care Area
- Understanding Seizures
- Clinical Applications of cEEG Neuro ICU
- Clinical Applications in the Neonatal and Cardiac ICU
- Quantitative EEG (qEEG) and Trending
- Multi-Modality Monitoring and Vital Sign Integration
LTM in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Epilepsy Monitoring (EMU) overview
- Phase I
- Pre-surgical testing
- Phase II
- Cortical Stimulation
- Demonstration on cortical stimulation
- Advanced Features
- Wide Band Analysis
- Event Viewer / slide show
Management of a cEEG Program
- Establishing a cEEG program
- Staffing models
- New CPT code review
- Supplies and equipment
- Technologist / Nurse roles
- The Business Aspects of cEEG
