Abstract

PEREZ POVEDA, Juan Carlos et al. Recommendations for electroencephalographic studies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acta Neurol Colomb. [online]. 2020, vol.36, n.2, suppl.1, pp.54-60.  Epub May 13, 2021. ISSN 0120-8748.  https://doi.org/10.22379/24224022294.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple neurological manifestations have been documented, ranging from viral encephalitis to acute stroke. Although the virus does not imply greater risk in people living with epilepsy in comparison with general population, it is relevant to establish specific recommendations for electroencephalographic studies in patients without COVID-19 infection, as well as in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, taking into account that electroencephalographic studies are crucial for the evaluation of patients with paroxysmal events. Based on available evidence from the medical literature and in accordance with the recommendations and available resources of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), the American Neurodiagnostic Society (ASET) and the ILAE-COVID Task Force from the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), below are the considerations to take into account regarding indications for the study along with a suggested protocol, which includes aspects such as the duration of the study, number of electrodes suggested and recommendations for technical and care staff.

Keywords : Coronavirus; electroencephalogram; electroencephalography; epilepsy; pandemic; recommendations MeSH).

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