(1) Seizures may impair consciousness, thereby clouding neuroprognostication and delaying recovery/rehabilitation.(LaRoche 2018) Recognition of seizures is generally important for two reasons: Seizures or nonconvulsive status epilepticus are commonly detected among ICU patients (including “medical” or “surgical” ICU patients).Below are some rough guidelines (which are not intended to replace expert judgement). Thus, the decision to pursue EEG monitoring is a complex one, which will often involve neurology consultation. There is a broad variety of indications for EEG monitoring in the ICU (e.g., for any patient in whom there is a concern for nonconvulsive status epilepticus – as discussed further here). Indications for EEG monitoring in the ICU
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