Rapid Diagnosis of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Using Reduced-Lead Electroencephalography
Introduction: Electroencephalography (EEG) is indicated for diagnosing nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) in a patient who has altered level of consciousness after a motor seizure. A study in a neonatal population found 94% sensitivity and 78% specificity for detection of seizure using a single...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2015-05-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/6jj136zv |