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What does the term "astatic" mean A sudden loss of erect posture without
specifying the seizure type (could be due to
atonic, myoclonic, or tonic seizures).
Epileptiform discharges that occur Frequent.
more than once per minute but less
than once every ten seconds would Frequent > or equal to 1/min but less than 1 per 10
be quantified as seconds
What does the acronym BIRDs Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges
stand for?
What is SUDEP? SUDEP= Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy
SUDEP is the most important, direct epilepsy-
related cause of death, and excludes deaths
resulting from status epilepticus
,What is the definition of an Epileptiform discharges averaging >2.5Hz for > or
electrographic seizure? equal to 10 seconds (>25 discharges in 10
seconds)
or
Any pattern with definite evolution last > or equal
to 10 seconds
What is a scotoma? A small spot of vision loss aka "blind spots"
What is the definition of "marked" A difference between hemispheres greater than
EEG asymmetry 50% in amplitude or greater than 1 Hz in
frequency.
Mirror Focus Phenomenon The concept that an actively discharging
epileptiform region may induce similar behavior
in a homologous site.
(Related to kindling phenomena that occur
through interhemispheric connections. It means
that secondary epileptogenic foci develop in the
contralateral hemisphere)
Epigastric Aura A rising sensation in the abdomen at seizure
onset, associated with temporal lobe seizures
What do you call the ethical Principle of Beneficence
principle that a medical
professional's actions should
promote good by having the
welfare of the patient as a goal of
any treatment?
, QEEG Quantitative EEG allows for visualization of up to
several hours of EEG data in a single screen
display. Commonly referred to as "trend analysis".
QEEG trending for seizure detection is based on:
amplitude, frequency, rhythmicity, and degree of
asymmetry.
What are coup and contrecoup Both are closed head injuries/whiplash
head injuries?
Coup injury is when the brain area damaged is on
the same side as the external force of injury
Contra coup is when the brain injury is
contralateral to the external force of injury. The
brain moves away from the external object along
with the head, but the brain eventually impacts
the side of the skull, causing damage.
A deficit in one visual field indicates Contralateral occipital lobe (or optic pathway
a lesion in the: posterior to the optic chiasm)
According to Guideline 12: 1. Appropriate for documentation and
Guidelines for Long-Term quantification of ictal (clinical and subclinical) and
Monitoring for Epilepsy, what are interictal EEG features and assessment of their
the clinical indications for relationship to reported behavior.
ambulatory continuous EEG 2. It is also applicable in an inpatient setting,
recordings? particularly when mobility is of benefit.
3. It is not appropriate for a detailed
characterization of EEG features as is required in
pre-surgical evaluation.
Loss of pupillary reflexes indicates: loss of brainstem function
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Terms in this set (137)
What does the term "astatic" mean A sudden loss of erect posture without
specifying the seizure type (could be due to
atonic, myoclonic, or tonic seizures).
Epileptiform discharges that occur Frequent.
more than once per minute but less
than once every ten seconds would Frequent > or equal to 1/min but less than 1 per 10
be quantified as seconds
What does the acronym BIRDs Brief Potentially Ictal Rhythmic Discharges
stand for?
What is SUDEP? SUDEP= Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy
SUDEP is the most important, direct epilepsy-
related cause of death, and excludes deaths
resulting from status epilepticus
,What is the definition of an Epileptiform discharges averaging >2.5Hz for > or
electrographic seizure? equal to 10 seconds (>25 discharges in 10
seconds)
or
Any pattern with definite evolution last > or equal
to 10 seconds
What is a scotoma? A small spot of vision loss aka "blind spots"
What is the definition of "marked" A difference between hemispheres greater than
EEG asymmetry 50% in amplitude or greater than 1 Hz in
frequency.
Mirror Focus Phenomenon The concept that an actively discharging
epileptiform region may induce similar behavior
in a homologous site.
(Related to kindling phenomena that occur
through interhemispheric connections. It means
that secondary epileptogenic foci develop in the
contralateral hemisphere)
Epigastric Aura A rising sensation in the abdomen at seizure
onset, associated with temporal lobe seizures
What do you call the ethical Principle of Beneficence
principle that a medical
professional's actions should
promote good by having the
welfare of the patient as a goal of
any treatment?
, QEEG Quantitative EEG allows for visualization of up to
several hours of EEG data in a single screen
display. Commonly referred to as "trend analysis".
QEEG trending for seizure detection is based on:
amplitude, frequency, rhythmicity, and degree of
asymmetry.
What are coup and contrecoup Both are closed head injuries/whiplash
head injuries?
Coup injury is when the brain area damaged is on
the same side as the external force of injury
Contra coup is when the brain injury is
contralateral to the external force of injury. The
brain moves away from the external object along
with the head, but the brain eventually impacts
the side of the skull, causing damage.
A deficit in one visual field indicates Contralateral occipital lobe (or optic pathway
a lesion in the: posterior to the optic chiasm)
According to Guideline 12: 1. Appropriate for documentation and
Guidelines for Long-Term quantification of ictal (clinical and subclinical) and
Monitoring for Epilepsy, what are interictal EEG features and assessment of their
the clinical indications for relationship to reported behavior.
ambulatory continuous EEG 2. It is also applicable in an inpatient setting,
recordings? particularly when mobility is of benefit.
3. It is not appropriate for a detailed
characterization of EEG features as is required in
pre-surgical evaluation.
Loss of pupillary reflexes indicates: loss of brainstem function
