vEEG
Pronunciation: V-E-E-G
Also written as: vEEG — video-electroencephalography
Video-electroencephalography, continuous monitoring that combines EEG recording with video surveillance to capture both brain waves and clinical behavior during seizures.
Full Definition
Video-electroencephalography (vEEG) is a specialized diagnostic technique that simultaneously records brain electrical activity through EEG and patient behavior through video monitoring. This combination allows clinicians to correlate electrographic seizure patterns with clinical manifestations, which is particularly valuable in pediatric patients who may have subtle or unusual seizure presentations. vEEG monitoring is typically performed in specialized epilepsy monitoring units and can last from days to weeks. The technique is essential for seizure localization, differentiating epileptic from non-epileptic events, and surgical planning in children with refractory epilepsy.
Usage
Usage note: Can be written as vEEG, video-EEG, or video EEG. Maintain consistency within documents.
In Context
- "The patient was admitted for vEEG monitoring to characterize her paroxysmal episodes." — Epilepsy monitoring unit order
- "vEEG captured multiple seizures arising from the right frontal region during sleep." — Epilepsy surgery evaluation