For this edition, there is a separate pediatric EEG and epilepsy section, in addition to discussion of pediatric aspects throughout the rest of the text.

Revisions and additions have been made to keep up with the rapid pace of advancement in EEG and epilepsy.

This new third edition is authored and edited by four senior faculty of Vanderbilt University Hospital and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, all trained and board certified in EEG and Clinical Neurophysiology.

These experts use their daily experience treating epilepsy in a busy academic medical center to provide a robust core of EEG and epilepsy knowledge to healthcare professionals who diagnose and manage epilepsy, and who are seeking to develop and enhance their knowledge of EEG performance and interpretation.

New in this edition:

· Compares the new epilepsy classification schemes with the old
· Updated status epilepticus management, with new tables and flowcharts
· New interpretations for a variety of EEG patterns, some of which have controversial implications

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction to EEG
Chapter 1.1: Overview of Seizures and Epilepsy
Chapter 1.2: Role of EEG in Diagnosis and Management

Part 2: Basic Science of EEG
Chapter 2.1: Physiology
Chapter 2.2: Electronics
Chapter 2.3: Generators of EEG Activity

Part 3: Seizure Semiology and Classification
Chapter 3.1: Definitions
Chapter 3.2: Overview of Seizure Semiology
Chapter 3.3: Seizure Classification
Chapter 3.4: Seizure Semiology by Seizure Type and Seizure Localization

Part 4: Epilepsy Classification and Epileptic Syndromes.
Chapter 4.1: Epilepsy Classification
Chapter 4.2: Select Epilepsy Syndromes Seen in Adulthood

Part 5: Clinical EEG
Chapter 5.1: Terminology and Definitions
Chapter 5.2: EEG Basics
Chapter 5.3: Normal EEG
Chapter 5.4: Abnormal Non-Epileptiform EEG
Chapter 5.5: Abnormal EEG in Epilepsy – Interictal Epileptiform and Ictal Discharges
Chapter 5.6: Status Epilepticus
Chapter 5.7: Advanced Techniques

Part 6: Pediatric EEG
Chapter 6.1: Normal Pediatric EEG
Chapter 6.2: Abnormal Pediatric EEG
Chapter 6.3: Pediatric Seizures

Part 7: Differential Diagnosis.
Chapter 7.1: Overview
Chapter 7.2: Psychogenic Nonepileptic Events
Chapter 7.3: Syncope
Chapter 7.4: Other Disorders Mistaken For Seizures

Part 8: Seizure Management
Chapter 8.1: Management of Pediatric Seizures
Chapter 8.2: Management of Adult Seizures/Epilepsy
Chapter 8.3: Management of Status Epilepticus
Chapter 8.4: Non-Medical Treatment
Chapter 8.5: Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy
Chapter 8.6: Comorbidities
Chapter 8.7: Quality Of Care Standards and Counseling
Chapter 8.8: Medications A-Z

Part 9: Samples and Case Discussions
Chapter 9.1: Teaching Case Discussions with Dr. Abou-Khalil
Chapter 9.2: Pediatric Teaching Case Discussions with Dr. Ess
Chapter 9.3: Teaching Case Discussions with Dr. Sonmezturk
Chapter 9.4: EEG Examples

Author Information

Karl E. Misulis, MD, PhD, FAAN
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Professor of Clinical Biomedical Informatics
Division Chief, Inpatient General Neurology
Director, Neurology Hospitalist Service
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee USA

Hasan H. Sonmezturk, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Program Director Epilepsy Fellowship
Program Director Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Medical Director Neurological ICU CEEG Monitoring Service
Medical Director Intra-operative Neuromonitoring Service
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee USA

Kevin C. Ess, MD, PhD, FAAN, FANA
Gerald M. Fenichel Chair in Neurology
Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology
Divisions of Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy
Departments of Pediatrics, Neurology, Cell & Developmental Biology
Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee USA

Bassel Abou-Khalil, MD
Professor of Neurology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine & Division Chief, Epilepsy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee USA