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EEG : A Workshop On Resources, Skills and Sustainability

EEG : A Workshop On Resources, Skills and Sustainability

At the end of the workshop, participants will

1. Have a thorough understanding of the specific skill sets needed to report on pediatric EEGs

2. Be motivated to improve and maintain their EEG reporting skills

3. Have the necessary practical knowledge of setting up and running a sustainable pediatric EEG and continuous EEG service, optimizing the available resources.

4. Have the know-how to implement a multi-disciplinary a-EEG program in their NICUs

Pitfalls in the recording and interpretation of pediatric EEGs 
Vinayan KP Participants will be asked about their EEG training, comfort level in pediatric EEG interpretation, and their perceived requirements for maintaining reporting skills. Dr. Vinayan will provide the participants with 8 -10 EEG epochs of different patients, demonstrating the glitches we encounter while recording EEGs and the pitfalls in EEG reporting. This will be the first SESSION of the workshop. Several pitfalls can lead to misinterpretation of the pediatric EEG findings.

 

EEG learning resources: No need to travel abroad 
Rajesh Ramachandran Nair

We will provide the participants with a list of EEG learning resources available online (free of charge or at a nominal fee). Then, participants will be asked to rank these resources according to their preference. The audience will be asked about their opinion on other resources they have found useful. EEG basics tutorial: A free tutorial available on the ACNS website that covers the basics of EEG recording and interpretation.

 

How to set up an EEG lab in a resource-challenged environment
Veena Kander

Participants will be requested to share their experience of setting up and running an EEG service, focusing on the bottlenecks and the solutions. Setting up an EEG service in resource-challenged settings needs careful planning. There will be a practical demonstration using the EEG machine.

 

Developing a multi-disciplinary, sustainable PICU EEG monitoring service
Kevin Jones

Participants will be requested to identify the needs, resources, and logistics of setting c-EEG in their PICUs. Determine the need: Identify the patients who would benefit from continuous EEG monitoring in the pediatric ICU. This may include patients with seizures, altered mental status, or other neurological conditions.

Identify the equipment: Determine what equipment is needed for continuous EEG monitoring, including EEG machines, electrodes, amplifiers, and software for data acquisition and analysis.

Establish protocols: Develop protocols for patient selection, EEG acquisition, data management, and interpretation of EEG data.

Train staff: Ensure that the staff involved in the continuous EEG monitoring service, including EEG technologists, nurses, and physicians, receive proper training on EEG acquisition, data management, and interpretation. This may include hands-on training sessions and periodic refresher courses.

Integrate EEG data into clinical care: Work with the healthcare team to integrate EEG data into the patient's clinical care plan. This may include developing seizure management protocols, adjusting medication regimens, and monitoring the patient's response to treatment.

 

Practical tips for running an a-EEG program in a NICU
Joseph PerumpillichiraThe importance of collaboration with the neonatologists & NICU nurses, proper selection of equipment & location of electrodes, and indications will be discussed. Audience with experience or plan to set up a-EEG service will be encouraged to speak up.  If possible, with the a-EEG machine

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EEG : A workshop on resources, skills and sustainability

Rajesh Ramachandran Nair