cEEG for early detection and management of DCI

Course introduction:
DCI is the most common complication after aneurysmal SAH and is responsible for most of the long-term disability.

While its optimal treatment is still unknown, several studies indicate that cEEG is a promising tool for its management. In this lecture, we will review the pathophysiology of DCI, how ischemia and DCI affects cerebral activity and how the EEG can be used to detect DCI and guide therapies.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eseminar the participants will be able to:

• To learn the current pathophysiological model of DCI after SAH
• To review the key EEG changes associated with brain ischemia and DCI
• To learn how to use cEEG for early detection and management of DCI
• To review the use of advanced EEG methods such as intracortical EEG and quantitative EEG for early detection and management of DCI