EEG Monitoring in critically ill neonates

As neonatal care continues to advance, there is an increasing emphasis on survivorship and maximizing neurodevelopmental outcomes of critically ill neonates. Consequently, the role of non-invasive neuromonitoring tools such as electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit continues to increase. This course will examine the role of EEG monitoring in the care of critically ill neonates, primarily focusing on seizure detection and management, as well as encephalopathy assessment. The course will review current recommendations for high-risk neonatal populations for whom EEG screening is recommended as well as the different EEG modalities commonly encountered in the NICU.

Course Objectives:
1. Explore the primary indications for EEG monitoring in critically ill neonates.
2. Understand the role of EEG monitoring in the diagnosis and management of neonatal seizures.
3. Describe high risk neonatal populations for whom EEG monitoring is recommended.
4. Review the different EEG modalities utilized in the neonatal intensive care unit, highlighting the advantages and challenges of each modality.