EEG Cap for Identification of Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-08-16
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Altered mental status (AMS) is one of the most common reasons for inpatient neurology
consultation. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is frequently on the differential
diagnosis of the patient with AMS. NCSE becomes more refractory to treatment after one hour
of seizure activity, making rapid identification and treatment of NCSE of great clinical
importance. Currently, an electroencephalogram (EEG) technologist must be called in from home
during non-workday hours in order to obtain a stat EEG. The investigators propose the time
required for diagnosis of NCSE at Mayo Clinic can be significantly decreased with rapid
placement of an EEG cap by the onsite neurology residents.