BACKGROUND: Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive diagnostic method used to identify particular locations of seizure activity in the brain. EEG has been demonstrated in both adult and paediatric populations to be a safe and effective technique for preoperative decision making and batter prognosis.  METHODS: This is used in patients who have Seizure Diagnosis and Monitoring, Brain Function Evaluation, Preoperative Assessment, Sleep Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, Research and Cognitive Studies, and Monitoring Brain Function in Critical Care. It is chosen over other non- invasive diagnostic procedures due to lesser risk, less discomfort, and shorter operating periods. RESULTS: It has a specific function in gathering valuable data that leads to more accurate surgical alternatives such as localization and lateralization. All of this leads to better seizure management and a higher quality of life for the patients. CONCLUSION: Nurses must have a complete awareness of EEG, including its advantages, disadvantages, and the critical role of neuroscience nurses. This knowledge is critical for enhancing surgical patient care and outcomes. The significance of EEG extends beyond epilepsy to a variety of neurological and mental diseases, emphasising the value of EEG for nurses in improving overall patient well-being.

Keywords: EEG, Epilepsy, Nurses, seizures, ILAE

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1. Elkommos S. & Mula M. Current and future pharmacotherapy options for drug-resistant epilepsy. Expert Opin. Pharmacother. 2022;23: 2023–2034 .
2. Beghi E, Giussani G. & Sander JW. The natural history and prognosis of epilepsy. Epileptic Disord. Int. Epilepsy J. Videotape 2015;17:243–253 .
3. Thijs RD, Surges R, O’Brien T J. & Sander JW. Epilepsy in adults. Lancet Lond. Engl. 2019;393: 689–701.
4. Burkholder D B. et al. Routine vs extended outpatient EEG for the detection of interictal epileptiform discharges. Neurology 2016;86, 1524–1530 .
5. Britton JW. et al. Electroencephalography (EEG): An Introductory Text and Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Findings in Adults, Children, and Infants. (American Epilepsy Society, 2016).
6. Young G B , Mantia J. Continuous EEG monitoring in the intensive care unit Handb Clin Neurol. 2017:140:107-116.
7. Kropotov J D. The enigma of infra-slow fluctuations in the human EEG. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 2022;16, 928410 .
8. Omejc N, Rojc B., Battaglini P P. & Marusic U. Review of the therapeutic neurofeedback method using electroencephalography: EEG Neurofeedback. Bosn. J. Basic Med. Sci. 2019;19, 213–220 .
9. Tatum W O. et al. Minimum standards for inpatient long-term video-EEG monitoring: A clinical practice guideline of the international league against epilepsy and international federation of clinical neurophysiology. Clin. Neurophysiol. 2022;134, 111–128 .
10. Pradeep K. et al. Clinical, electrophysiological, imaging, pathological and therapeutic observations among 18 patients with Rasmussen’s encephalitis. J. Clin. Neurosci. Off. J. Neurosurg. Soc. Australas. 2016;25, 96–104 .
11. Nieuwenhuijs DJF. Processed EEG in natural sleep. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Anaesthesiol. 2006;20, 49–56 .
12. Nayak CS. & Anilkumar AC. Abnormal Neonatal EEG. in StatPearls (StatPearls Publishing, 2023).
13. Klimesch W. EEG alpha and theta oscillations reflect cognitive and memory performance: a review and analysis. Brain Res Rev. 1999;29, 169–195 .
14. Rayson H. et al. Detection and analysis of cortical beta bursts in developmental EEG data. Dev. Cogn. Neurosci. 2022;54, 101069 .
15. Müller-Putz GR. Electroencephalography. Handb. Clin. Neurol. 2020;168, 249–262.
16. Li Q. et al. Distinguishing Epileptiform Discharges From Normal Electroencephalograms Using Adaptive Fractal and Network Analysis: A Clinical Perspective. Front. Physiol. 2020;11, 828.
17. Masemer D A, Yu H, Konrad PE. & Englot D J. Stereoelectroencephalography and the Role of the Nurse. J Neurosci Nurs. 2020 Jun;52(3):103-105.

BACKGROUND: Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive diagnostic method used to identify particular locations of seizure activity in the brain. EEG has been demonstrated in both adult and paediatric populations to be a safe and effective technique for preoperative decision making and batter prognosis.  METHODS: This is used in patients who have Seizure Diagnosis and Monitoring, Brain Function Evaluation, Preoperative Assessment, Sleep Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, Research and Cognitive Studies, and Monitoring Brain Function in Critical Care. It is chosen over other non- invasive diagnostic procedures due to lesser risk, less discomfort, and shorter operating periods. RESULTS: It has a specific function in gathering valuable data that leads to more accurate surgical alternatives such as localization and lateralization. All of this leads to better seizure management and a higher quality of life for the patients. CONCLUSION: Nurses must have a complete awareness of EEG, including its advantages, disadvantages, and the critical role of neuroscience nurses. This knowledge is critical for enhancing surgical patient care and outcomes. The significance of EEG extends beyond epilepsy to a variety of neurological and mental diseases, emphasising the value of EEG for nurses in improving overall patient well-being.

Keywords: EEG, Epilepsy, Nurses, seizures, ILAE

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1. Elkommos S. & Mula M. Current and future pharmacotherapy options for drug-resistant epilepsy. Expert Opin. Pharmacother. 2022;23: 2023–2034 .
2. Beghi E, Giussani G. & Sander JW. The natural history and prognosis of epilepsy. Epileptic Disord. Int. Epilepsy J. Videotape 2015;17:243–253 .
3. Thijs RD, Surges R, O’Brien T J. & Sander JW. Epilepsy in adults. Lancet Lond. Engl. 2019;393: 689–701.
4. Burkholder D B. et al. Routine vs extended outpatient EEG for the detection of interictal epileptiform discharges. Neurology 2016;86, 1524–1530 .
5. Britton JW. et al. Electroencephalography (EEG): An Introductory Text and Atlas of Normal and Abnormal Findings in Adults, Children, and Infants. (American Epilepsy Society, 2016).
6. Young G B , Mantia J. Continuous EEG monitoring in the intensive care unit Handb Clin Neurol. 2017:140:107-116.
7. Kropotov J D. The enigma of infra-slow fluctuations in the human EEG. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 2022;16, 928410 .
8. Omejc N, Rojc B., Battaglini P P. & Marusic U. Review of the therapeutic neurofeedback method using electroencephalography: EEG Neurofeedback. Bosn. J. Basic Med. Sci. 2019;19, 213–220 .
9. Tatum W O. et al. Minimum standards for inpatient long-term video-EEG monitoring: A clinical practice guideline of the international league against epilepsy and international federation of clinical neurophysiology. Clin. Neurophysiol. 2022;134, 111–128 .
10. Pradeep K. et al. Clinical, electrophysiological, imaging, pathological and therapeutic observations among 18 patients with Rasmussen’s encephalitis. J. Clin. Neurosci. Off. J. Neurosurg. Soc. Australas. 2016;25, 96–104 .
11. Nieuwenhuijs DJF. Processed EEG in natural sleep. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Anaesthesiol. 2006;20, 49–56 .
12. Nayak CS. & Anilkumar AC. Abnormal Neonatal EEG. in StatPearls (StatPearls Publishing, 2023).
13. Klimesch W. EEG alpha and theta oscillations reflect cognitive and memory performance: a review and analysis. Brain Res Rev. 1999;29, 169–195 .
14. Rayson H. et al. Detection and analysis of cortical beta bursts in developmental EEG data. Dev. Cogn. Neurosci. 2022;54, 101069 .
15. Müller-Putz GR. Electroencephalography. Handb. Clin. Neurol. 2020;168, 249–262.
16. Li Q. et al. Distinguishing Epileptiform Discharges From Normal Electroencephalograms Using Adaptive Fractal and Network Analysis: A Clinical Perspective. Front. Physiol. 2020;11, 828.
17. Masemer D A, Yu H, Konrad PE. & Englot D J. Stereoelectroencephalography and the Role of the Nurse. J Neurosci Nurs. 2020 Jun;52(3):103-105.