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Bedside Continuous EEG / ECG Monitoring in Bhubaneshwar

Bedside Continuous EEG / ECG Monitoring

Bedside Continuous EEG / ECG Monitoring in Bhubaneshwar

Bedside continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Department aims to focus on paediatric patients to monitor their brain and heart activity, respectively, especially in children who require close observation. These monitoring techniques are particularly useful for critically ill paediatric patients admitted to the PICU.

At Manipal Hospitals in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, our experienced team of paediatric doctors provides attentive care for your child through constant monitoring, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment for several neurological and cardiac ailments that may arise. We offer a unique and holistic approach to addressing your child’s needs during their stay in the PICU, resulting in effective outcomes.

Consult our hospital if you need EEG / ECG Monitoring in Bhubaneswar. 

Our doctors in Bhubaneswar monitor the electrical activity, and EEG and ECG monitoring can provide doctors with detailed reports about a child's condition. Get an appointment today at Manipal Hospitals.

FAQ's

Bedside continuous EEG/ECG monitoring is employed to continuously assess your child’s brain and heart functions over time. The requirement might be due to your child’s previous history of seizures, neurological or cardiac-related ailments such as chest pain, irregular heartbeats, abnormal ECG, or other anomalies.

The time duration for your child to be under bedside continuous EEG/ECG monitoring depends on the complexity of your child’s condition and the reasons for assessment. Usually, it varies from a few hours to 24 hours or several days. Based on your child’s condition, your medical healthcare provider will determine the appropriate duration.

Your child will be connected to monitoring equipment using small sensors placed on the scalp and chest, aiding in the effective evaluation of brain and heart functions. Healthcare staff are present to check in regularly with your child and to make sure that the procedure goes smoothly. Depending on your child’s condition, they may be able to engage in activities and attend to daily routines while being monitored. Should you have any concerns or worries, you are encouraged to address them with your medical healthcare provider.

An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used for investigating cerebral activity. Due to its sensitivity and ease of use at the bedside, it is a preferred method for tracking changes in brain structure and function in critically ill patients.

Risks that arise due to bedside continuous EEG/ECG monitoring are rare, as it is considered a safe procedure. Possible risks that can occur include skin rashes due to the attachment of sensors to the child’s chest for cardiac assessment. Skin rashes are not a major cause of concern and are resolved after a couple of days. If your child has a history of seizure disorder, EEG might trigger seizures due to flashing lights or deep breaths, although such cases are rare. Prompt medical intervention is available should any unexpected side effects manifest.

Seizures are an indication of severe brain injury, which could arise from injury caused by electrical status epilepticus, resulting in poor outcomes. However, there is no general consensus among health experts on how to best treat seizures in critically ill children or if their treatment improves the child’s outcome. If the seizure persists for more than 12 minutes/hr, aggressive therapy is recommended irrespective of the cause of the underlying seizure.

The extent of moving around freely and engaging in activities depends on the type of monitoring. While your child may need to stay in bed or limit movement during monitoring, our healthcare team ensures minimal disruption to your child’s daily activities and routines. A dedicated healthcare team consisting of nurses, technicians, and doctors would help in assisting your child if any need arises.

During an EEG procedure, the child will be instructed to lie on a bed or sit in a chair while electrodes are placed at different areas of the scalp using adhesive paste. These electrodes are connected to an amplifier and EEG recording machines. The electric signals from the brain are displayed as wavy lines, and your child would be asked to remain still to obtain accurate results. In case your child has a medical history of seizures, the technician will mimic specific symptoms related to seizures, such as flickering lights or instructing you to breathe in a particular way. Your medical healthcare provider supervises the procedure and evaluates the results, and any potential complications that may arise are treated right away.

In a paediatric intensive care unit for critically ill paediatric patients, EEG procedures are continuous, and any changes in the brain's electrical signals are promptly addressed with medical care and attention.

You are encouraged to stay with your child. However, there might be occasions where you might need to step out for a short while, depending on the hospital’s guidelines and your child’s specific needs at the time. 


 

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