Electroneurophysiology (EEG) 1 ENPY 1153

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate the clinical application of the International 10-20 System of electrode placement.
• Define the international 10-20 measuring system and its advantages.
• Measure a head using the 10-20 measuring system and apply a set of electrodes accurately using EEG paste.
• Identify electrode names, their positions on the scalp and their relation to lobes/areas of the brain.
• Identify modified 10-20 electrodes positions.
• Calculate the duration, amplitude, and frequency of a waveform.
• Identify alpha, beta, theta, and delta frequencies
• Define and apply common terms used to describe waveform characteristics.
• Identify state changes and associated waveforms on a normal adult EEG.
• Identify common normal variants that can be seen in EEG recordings.
• Identify common normal variants that can be seen in EEG recordings.
• Define the following EEG parameters:
• LFF/HFF/Notch filters and time constants.
• Sensitivity and gain.
• Differential and power amplifiers.
• Calibration.
• Electrode and input impedance.
• Describe the potential harmful effects of electricity, the sources of electrical hazards and how to avoid them.
• Be able to localize EEG waveforms using EEG convention, phase reversals and end-of chain techniques.
• Identify common physiological and non-physiological artefacts and appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
• Describe the activation procedures used during an EEG, including normal and abnormal responses and indications and contraindications of each.
• Describe EEG generators and how EEG activity is recorded at the scalp.
• Perform a routine digital EEG recording using CAET guidelines within a one hour time period demonstrating:
• Accurate measurement and application of scalp electrodes using the 10-20 system with 3 or less errors.
• Electrode impedance equal or less than 5ohms.
• Appropriate use of filter and sensitivity settings.
• Appropriate use of montages.
• Recognition of state changes and normal waveforms.
• Recognition of state changes and normal waveforms.
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot artefacts and other technical problems.
• Relevant documentation of above and other pertinent information to the recorded EEG.
• Prepare a concise and complete technical interpretation/report of a normal EEG.
• Correctly identify states of consciousness, including awake, drowsy and sleep state as well as their appropriate waveforms.
• Analyze and describe EEG normal waveforms seen on previously and real-time recorded EEGs during assignments and reading sessions.

Effective as of Fall 2012