The Brain is the New Heart – Continuous EEG monitoring in the Neurotrauma ICU

Course introduction:
The prompt detection and treatment of non-convulsive seizure (NCS) and non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important part of the optimal care patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Bedside ICU nurses have critical role in detecting and treating NCS and NCSE. This lecture will describe the adoption of continuous EEG monitoring program in a neurotrauma ICU using the framework of the integration of continuous electrocardiograph monitoring.

Course Objectives:

• Explain the rationale for cEEG in the neurotrauma pt population.
• Describe how non-convulsive status epilepticus can alter brain perfusion in the sTBI patient.
• Discuss the methods for cEEG including surface EEG, depth electrodes, and cortical strip.
• Understand the nurses roles and responsibilities in cEEG, the training needed to implement an effective program, and how to engage bedside nurses in a new program.

CE Credits:
This Neuro Training Academy course is valid for 1.0 CEC approved by ASET – The Neuro diagnostic Society.
Natus Medical Incorporated is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing,
Provider Number 16614 for 1.0 contact hour.