aEEG as a useful tool for neuromonitoring in critically ill children - Current evidence and knowledge gaps.

Acta Paediatrica
Nora BrunsChristian Dohna-Schwake

Abstract

Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) is used in children beyond neonatal age, but systematic investigations have been lacking. This mini-review summarised aEEG studies on children aged one month to 18 years, evaluated the usefulness of aEEG and identified knowledge gaps or limitations. We searched the PubMed database for articles published in English up to September 2020, and 23 papers were identified. aEEG was frequently used to compensate for the absence of continuous full-channel EEG monitoring, particularly for detecting seizures. Interpreting background patterns was based on neonatal classifications, as reference values for older infants and children are lacking. It is possible that aEEG could predict outcomes after paediatric cardiac arrests and other conditions. Gaps in our knowledge exist with regard to normal values in healthy children and the effects of sedation on aEEG background patterns in children. The main application of aEEG was detecting and treating paediatric seizures. Further research should determine reference values and investigate the potential to predict outcome after critical events or in acute neurological disease. It is likely that aEEG will play a role in paediatric critical care in the...Continue Reading

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