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Sixty Day Continuous Use of Subdermal Wire Electrodes for EEG Monitoring During Treatment of Status Epilepticus

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Introduction

Use of continuous EEG in the ICU setting is increasing. The EEG electrode continues to be a weak link in the chain from recording to interpretation. The technical difficulties of maintaining artifact-free, low impedance data collection are magnified by the ICU environment and prolonged duration of monitoring often required for these patients.

Case

We describe a case demonstrating the longest reported continuous use of subdermal wire electrodes.

Discussion

Subdermal wire electrodes offer a safe method to overcome technical challenges while maintaining high-recording quality. Their advantages and disadvantages are considered in specific circumstances and in comparison to other electrode types.

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Subdermal wire electrodes purchased from Ives EEG Solutions, Manotick, Ontario, Canada.

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Martz, G.U., Hucek, C. & Quigg, M. Sixty Day Continuous Use of Subdermal Wire Electrodes for EEG Monitoring During Treatment of Status Epilepticus. Neurocrit Care 11, 223–227 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-009-9215-y

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