An electroencephalogram (EEG) of a newborn shows unique features compared to that of older children and adults. This technique is the only clinically available one that can address the premature neonate’s normal and abnormal functional development week after week. The abnormalities usually seen include background rhythm abnormalities, states and maturation, and neonatal seizures. The principles employed in identifying abnormalities emphasize the polyphasic sleep activity of newborns and the maturation of the brain. In adjunct to EEGs, the clinical context and neuroimaging results also play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing neonatal seizures. Many neonatal units employ simplified electroencephalographic techniques and amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) for rapid screening and monitoring. This activity covers essential features of abnormal EEGs in newborns and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in treating patients with this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
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- Specialty: Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Surgery