What Conditions Can Be Diagnosed with a Prolonged EEG?
A prolonged EEG can help diagnose several neonatal disorders, including: - Neonatal seizures: These are often subtle and can go unnoticed without continuous monitoring. - Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): This condition results from a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain during birth. - Metabolic disorders: Conditions like hypoglycemia or inborn errors of metabolism can cause abnormal brain activity. - Structural brain abnormalities: Conditions such as cerebral dysgenesis or intracranial hemorrhage may show specific EEG patterns.
