aEEG in the Cardiac/Surgical Infant

aEEG can play an important role in monitoring and treatment of patients who are high risk for neurological complications. Especially in early cardiac surgery it can be very beneficial. This lecture will give a focus on the use and benefits of aEEG in cardiac and surgical patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify cardiac surgery infants who are high risk for neurological complications
• Discuss the current literature regarding outcome prediction using aEEG in this patient population
• Understand the influence of abdominal surgery on the neurological status