Intermediate
Technical
IVT
continuous EEG monitoring
Extended electroencephalographic recording over hours to days to capture intermittent abnormalities or monitor critically ill patients.
Full Definition
Continuous EEG monitoring involves prolonged electroencephalographic recording, typically in hospital settings, to detect seizures, monitor brain function in critically ill patients, or capture infrequent epileptiform activity that might be missed in routine recordings. This technique is essential in intensive care units and epilepsy monitoring units, where real-time assessment of brain electrical activity can guide treatment decisions and detect non-convulsive seizures.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as cEEG in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "The patient was placed on continuous EEG monitoring to detect subclinical seizures following cardiac arrest." — Clinical report
- "Continuous EEG monitoring revealed periodic discharges that were not clinically apparent." — Neurophysiology study
Also known as
cEEG
long-term EEG monitoring
Contrasted with
routine EEG
short-term recording
Don't confuse with
ambulatory EEG
video-EEG monitoring