Abstract
Twenty-four hour AEEGS were done on 12 children (ages 4 months to 16 years) on a Medilog 4 channel cassette recorder (Ives and Woods, 1975); the tapes were analysed on a PDP 11/40 computer system and the data compared to that obtained from conventional EEGs (CEEGs).
Results: Group I: History of frequent daily seizures (N=8): 6/8 had several paroxysms on AEEGs similar to those on CEEGs; two of these showed a greater than 60% improvement in the AEEG after treatment. Paroxysms were not seen in 2/8 and frequent seizures were considered unlikely. Group II: (N=2): these two children with 2 and 5 normal CEEGs and a history of akinetic seizures had abnormal AEEGS. Group III: ?functional? complex seizures (N=2): one child (2 normal CEEGs) had a normal AEEG during episodes. A focal abnormality was identified in the CEEG and AEEG, in the other.
Problems: two AEEGs failed, presumably due to a faulty plug. A faulty channel in one case resulted from a damaged electrode.
Conclusions: (1) The EEG rhythms on AEEGs were comparable to those on CEEGs. (2) The AEEG provided clinically useful information in 6/12 children and has a practical application in pediatric practice.
Funded by: Manitoba Medical Services Foundation Inc.
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Seshia, S., Shwedyk, E., Thorne, R. et al. 1608 PROLONGED AMBULATORY EEG (AEEG) RECORDINGS IN CHILDREN. Pediatr Res 15 (Suppl 4), 711 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198104001-01625
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