Limited-Montage EEG as a Tool for the Detection of Nonconvulsive Seizures

Abstract

Prefabricated arrays with a limited number of electrodes offer an opportunity to hasten the diagnosis of seizures; however, their accuracy to detect seizures is unknown. We examined the utility of two limited-montage EEG setups for the detection of nonconvulsive seizures.

Rapid response EEG with needle electrodes in an intensive care unit with limited resources

“…The utility of limited montage recording has been assessed ( Swingle et al, 2022 , Westover et al, 2020 ). Swingle et al reported the sensitivities for detecting seizures using double distance neonatal and hatband montages were 0.96 and 0.84, respectively, when compared with full montage EEG; and the specificities were 0.94 and 0.98, respectively ( Swingle et al, 2022 ). Similarly, the duration of EEG required to detect seizures has also been defined ( Struck et al, 2017 , Westover et al, 2015 ).…”