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June 9, 2026Neurology

Use of ER EEGs for Pediatric Patients with New-onset Seizures (P1-11.011)

Claudia Francia Kirsten Consing Jeremy Brooks Becton Sayed Naqvi

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Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of routine EEGs in diagnosing new-onset seizures in pediatric emergency settings.
Conducted in a pediatric emergency department
Analyzed impacts on diagnosis, patient disposition, and resource utilization
Routine EEGs significantly improved diagnostic accuracy in pediatric patients.
Enhanced resource utilization was observed, leading to more appropriate patient management.

Implication

Assesses routine EEGs improving diagnosis and resource use in pediatric emergency patients, indicating potential benefits.

Abstract

Assess the impact of routine EEGs in the pediatric emergency department on diagnosis, disposition, and resource utilization.

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Francia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf3b4faef96ed7f0562a1 https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000217083

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