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P.130 Canadian physician attitudes towards long term EEG monitoring in the neonatal intensive care unit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 June 2018

SG Buttle
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
E Sell
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
B Lemyre
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
D Pohl
Affiliation:
(Ottawa)
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Abstract

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Background: Long-term EEG monitoring (LTEM), including amplitude-integrated (aEEG) or conventional EEG (cEEG), is increasingly being used in critically ill neonates. Despite an abundance of studies regarding the clinical utility of LTEM, much is unknown regarding provider attitudes toward this tool. We aimed to evaluate neurologist and neonatologist opinions regarding LTEM in the NICU and describe current Canadian practices. Methods: A 15-item questionnaire was developed with input from neonatologists and pediatric neurologists at two Canadian centres. The questionnaire was piloted at our hospital and subsequently distributed to Canadian neonatologists and pediatric neurologists. Results: All 16 local respondents use LTEM in the NICU. Neonatologists were more likely to combine aEEG and cEEG, and monitor for longer durations than pediatric neurologists. However, most pediatric neurologists would like to monitor more (71%), compared to neonatologists who were more likely to say that current monitoring practices are sufficient. High rates of neonatologists (88%) and neurologists (85%) are interested in attending an education session on LTEM. Conclusions: Preliminary data suggests neonatologists and pediatric neurologists differ in their approach to LTEM. Results from our national questionnaire will be analyzed shortly, and may inform the development of educational materials as well as future studies that involve multi-centre efforts.

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Copyright
© The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc. 2018