Update on Minimal Standards for Electroencephalography in Canada: A Review by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists.

Publisher: published by Cambridge University Press for the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0415227 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0317-1671 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03171671 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Can J Neurol Sci Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: <1999>- : Cambridge : published by Cambridge University Press for the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Original Publication: Calgary : Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences

Brain/*physiopathology ; Electroencephalography/*standards ; Epilepsy/*diagnosis; Canada ; Electroencephalography/methods ; Epilepsy/surgery ; Humans ; Societies, Medical/standards

Surface electroencephalogram (EEG) recording remains the gold standard for noninvasive assessment of electrical brain activity. It is the most efficient way to diagnose and classify epilepsy syndromes as well as define the localization of the epileptogenic zone. The EEG is useful for management decisions and for establishing prognosis in some types of epilepsy. Electroencephalography is an evolving field in which new methods are being introduced. The Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists convened an expert panel to develop new national minimal guidelines. A comprehensive evidence review was conducted. This document is organized into 10 sections, including indications, recommendations for trained personnel, EEG yield, paediatric and neonatal EEGs, laboratory minimal standards, requisitions, reports, storage, safety measures, and quality assurance.

Keywords: EEG–computer applications; Electroencephalogram; guidelines; national; protocol; quality assurance; standards

Date Created: 20180203 Date Completed: 20190528 Latest Revision: 20190528

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10.1017/cjn.2017.217

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