Expert consensus on minimum technical standards for neonatal electroencephalography operation and report writing

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2022, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (2) : 124-131. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2112130

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Expert consensus on minimum technical standards for neonatal electroencephalography operation and report writing

Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association; Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics; National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases

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Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring is an important examination method in the management of critically ill neonates, which can be used to evaluate brain function and developmental status, severity of encephalopathy, and seizures and predict the long-term neurodevelopmental outcome of high-risk neonates with brain injury. EEG monitoring for neonates is different from that for adults and children, and its operation and interpretation are easily affected by the number of recording electrodes, electrode montage, and monitoring quality. Therefore, standard operation must be followed to ensure the quality of signal acquisition and correct interpretation, thereby ensuring proper management of critically ill neonates. The Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association established an expert group composed of professionals in neonatology and brain electrophysiology to perform a literature review, summarize the minimum technical standards for neonatal EEG monitoring, and develop the expert consensus on minimum technical standards for neonatal EEG operation and report writing. This consensus will provide guidance for neonatal EEG operation, including technical parameters of EEG monitoring device, operation procedures of EEG monitoring, and specifications for report writing.

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Electroencephalography / Brain electrophysiology / Brain function / Seizure / Expert consensus / Neonate

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Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association; Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics; National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Neonatal Diseases. Expert consensus on minimum technical standards for neonatal electroencephalography operation and report writing[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2022, 24(2): 124-131 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2112130

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