Most Seizures Detected Within 24 Hours of Monitoring

Source: Pediatric neurology

Summary

This study looked at how effective long-term video electroencephalogram monitoring (LTVM) is for detecting seizures in children and teenagers, specifically those who were hospitalized. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 847 patients aged 0 to 18 years who underwent LTVM between August 2021 and January 2022. The goal was to see if certain clinical characteristics, like age or specific health conditions, influenced how quickly and effectively seizures were detected during monitoring.

The findings showed that seizures were detected in 22% of the patients monitored. Most seizures occurred within the first 24 hours, with a median time of 1.5 hours until the first seizure was detected. Interestingly, the study found that the rate of seizure detection did not vary significantly based on the age of the patients or the reasons for monitoring, even among high-risk groups like newborns or those with serious health issues.

These results are important because they suggest that most seizures can be detected quickly, which can help in managing epilepsy more effectively. However, the study also highlights a need for better standardization in how LTVM resources are used, as the detection rates were similar across different patient groups. This means that while LTVM is generally effective, there may be opportunities to improve how it is applied in clinical settings.

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