Table 1.
Percentage of patients (N=247) that would require EEG monitoring based on indication.
| EEG Monitoring Indication | % (N) patients meeting indication | |
|---|---|---|
| Single EEG Monitoring Indications | Altered Mental Status | 27.5% (68) |
| Acute Primary Neurologic Disorder | 32.4% (80) | |
| Acute Seizure | 8.1% (20) | |
| Episodic Abnormal Eye Movement | 6.9 % (17) | |
| Episodic Vital Sign Fluctuations | 6.5% (16) | |
| Episodic Abnormal Movement | 6.9 % (17) | |
| Prior Epilepsy Diagnosis | 14.6% (36) | |
| On Anticonvulsant | 20.6% (51) | |
| Combined EEG Monitoring Indications | Altered Mental Status & Acute Primary Neurologic Disorder | 13.4% (33) |
| Altered Mental Status & Acute Seizure | 4% (10) | |
| Altered Mental Status & Acute Primary Neurologic Disorder & Acute Seizure | 4% (10) | |
| Received Paralytic in the last 24 hours & Acute Primary Neurologic Disorder | 7.7% (19) | |
| Prior Epilepsy Diagnosis & Altered Mental Status | 5.3% (13) |