Clinical selection of point-of-care EEG for seizure or altered mental status in a pediatric emergency department

The authors aimed to evaluate the clinical factors influencing the use of point-of-care electroencephalography (pocEEG) in children presenting with seizures or altered mental status in a pediatric emergency department. Their findings indicate that pocEEG is more frequently utilized in cases of prolonged seizures and reduced Glasgow Coma Scale eye-opening response, suggesting its potential role in guiding treatment decisions for nonconvulsive status epilepticus. The study highlights the need for further prospective research to assess the impact of pocEEG on management strategies for these patients.