Implementing Quantitative Electroencephalogram Monitoring by Nurses in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Non-convulsive seizures occur frequently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and can be impossible to detect without electroencephalographic monitoring (EEG). Quantitative EEG (QEEG) uses mathematical signal analysis to compress data, monitoring trends over time. Studies have shown non-neurologists can identify seizures using QEEG, however there is limited data on clinical use. Our study implemented bedside QEEG and educated nurses on the use of QEEG for seizure detection.

Objectives

Describe the background and fundamentals of quantitative EEG (QEEG).
Identify three methods and avenues of education to implement QEEG at the bedside.
Compare two strengths and limitations of implementing QEEG at the bedside with experiences described by other institutions or manuscripts.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

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