Veranstaltungsdetail

The course will cover the basic elements of the practice of EEG in its application to the diagnostic work up and the management of children with suspected or already established epilepsy. It will be practice‐oriented and aimed at the general neurologist/pediatric neurologist /pediatrician dealing with ‐ but not exclusively involved in ‐ epilepsy care. Subject material will emphasize the basic the role of the (standard) EEG in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, common misconceptions (positive and negative) and potential pitfalls. Attention will be given to practical aspects, including the set‐up of an EEG lab, minimal standards, electrodes, montages, provocation methods and the optimalisation of EEG requests and reports, specifically in the context of epilepsy.