EEG Suppression Associated with Apneic Episodes in a Neonate
Joint Authors
Low, Evonne
Rennie, Janet M.
Boylan, Geraldine B.
Dempsey, Eugene M.
Ryan, C. Anthony
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We describe the EEG findings from an ex-preterm neonate at term equivalent age who presented with intermittent but prolonged apneic episodes which were presumed to be seizures.
A total of 8 apneic episodes were captured (duration 23–376 seconds) during EEG monitoring.
The baseline EEG activity was appropriate for corrected gestational age and no electrographic seizure activity was recorded.
The average baseline heart rate was 168 beats per minute (bpm) and the baseline oxygen saturation level was in the mid-nineties.
Periods of complete EEG suppression lasting 68 and 179 seconds, respectively, were recorded during 2 of these 8 apneic episodes.
Both episodes were accompanied by bradycardia less than 70 bpm and oxygen saturation levels of less than 20%.
Short but severe episodes of apnea can cause complete EEG suppression in the neonate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Low, Evonne& Dempsey, Eugene M.& Ryan, C. Anthony& Rennie, Janet M.& Boylan, Geraldine B.. 2012. EEG Suppression Associated with Apneic Episodes in a Neonate. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Low, Evonne…[et al.]. EEG Suppression Associated with Apneic Episodes in a Neonate. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Low, Evonne& Dempsey, Eugene M.& Ryan, C. Anthony& Rennie, Janet M.& Boylan, Geraldine B.. EEG Suppression Associated with Apneic Episodes in a Neonate. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457429
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457429