2024
Comparison of induction agents for rapid sequence intubation in refractory status epilepticus: A single-center retrospective analysis
Woodward M, Kardon A, Manners J, Schleicher S, Pergakis M, Ciryam P, Podell J, Denney Zimmerman W, Galvagno S, Butt B, Pritchard J, Parikh G, Gilmore E, Badjatia N, Morris N. Comparison of induction agents for rapid sequence intubation in refractory status epilepticus: A single-center retrospective analysis. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports 2024, 25: 100645. PMID: 38299124, PMCID: PMC10827579, DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRefractory status epilepticusNeurocritical care unitEtomidate inductionStatus epilepticusSingle-center retrospective analysisSingle-center retrospective reviewRapid sequence intubationHospital intubationPrimary endpointSeizure cessationAnesthetic medicationsCare unitElectrographic seizuresRetrospective reviewEndotracheal intubationSequence intubationInduction agentRetrospective analysisIntubationHigh incidencePatientsLogistic regressionSeizuresEnriched populationEpilepticus
2021
The Significance of LRDA With Bilateral Involvement Compared With GRDA on EEG in Critically Ill Patients
Fong M, Jadav R, Alzawahmah M, Hussein O, Gilmore E, Hirsch L. The Significance of LRDA With Bilateral Involvement Compared With GRDA on EEG in Critically Ill Patients. Journal Of Clinical Neurophysiology 2021, 40: 434-442. PMID: 37399042, DOI: 10.1097/wnp.0000000000000897.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateralized rhythmic delta activityGroup of patientsRhythmic delta activityFocal abnormalitiesDelta activitySporadic epileptiform dischargesCritically Ill PatientsFocal electrographic seizuresComputed tomography scanClear etiologyIschemic strokeBilateral involvementIll patientsMetabolic encephalopathiesElectrographic seizuresImaging findingsFocal slowingCortical excitabilitySubdural hemorrhageTomography scanEpileptiform dischargesPatientsControl groupSeizuresContinuous EEG
2018
F80. Seizures and hyperexcitable EEG patterns in spontaneous deep intraparenchymal hemorrhage
Sheikh Z, Stretz C, Maciel C, Dhakar M, Hirsch L, Gilmore E. F80. Seizures and hyperexcitable EEG patterns in spontaneous deep intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Clinical Neurophysiology 2018, 129: e96-e97. DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep intraparenchymal hemorrhageAnti-seizure drugsDecompressive hemicraniectomyIntraparenchymal hemorrhageThalamic involvementHematoma volumeContinuous EEGClinical seizuresSedative infusionsSurgical interventionInsular involvementPrior historyHigh riskMean hematoma volumeIncidence of seizuresRisk of seizuresRhythmic delta activitySpike-wave dischargesHigher hematoma volumeRetrospective reviewElectrographic seizuresSubdural hemorrhageHead CTHigh incidencePatientsT62. Bilateral independent periodic discharges are associated with electrographic seizures and poor outcome: A case-control study
Osman G, Rahangdale R, Britton J, Gilmore E, Haider H, Hantus S, Herlopian A, Hocker S, Lee J, Legros B, Punia V, Rampal N, Szaflarski J, Wallace A, Westover M, Hirsch L, Gaspard N. T62. Bilateral independent periodic discharges are associated with electrographic seizures and poor outcome: A case-control study. Clinical Neurophysiology 2018, 129: e25-e26. DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBilateral independent periodic dischargesCase-control studyRetrospective case-control studyElectrographic seizuresBrain injuryPeriodic dischargesPoor outcomePD groupHospital mortality rateAcute brain injuryAnoxic brain injuryCNS infectionsFrequent etiologyLPD groupHemorrhagic strokeClinical correlatesWorse outcomesLevel of alertnessHigh riskBetter outcomesMortality rateControl groupMultivariate analysisSeizuresEEG patternsBilateral independent periodic discharges are associated with electrographic seizures and poor outcome: a case-control study (P3.276)
Osman G, Rahangdale R, Britton J, Gilmore E, Haider H, Hantus S, Herlopian A, Hocker S, Lee J, Legros B, Punia V, Rampal N, Szaflarski J, Wallace A, Westover M, Hirsch L, Gaspard N. Bilateral independent periodic discharges are associated with electrographic seizures and poor outcome: a case-control study (P3.276). Neurology 2018, 90 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.90.15_supplement.p3.276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBilateral independent periodic dischargesCase-control studyElectrographic seizuresPoor outcomePeriodic discharges
2016
Understanding and Managing the Ictal-Interictal Continuum in Neurocritical Care
Sivaraju A, Gilmore EJ. Understanding and Managing the Ictal-Interictal Continuum in Neurocritical Care. Current Treatment Options In Neurology 2016, 18: 8. PMID: 26874841, DOI: 10.1007/s11940-015-0391-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIctal-interictal continuumSpike-wave dischargesNeuronal injuryEEG patternsStatus epilepticusIctal-interictal continuum (IIC) patternsIntensive care unit settingClear clinical correlatePossible neuronal injuryBrain imaging findingsDepth electrode recordingsUse of anestheticsIntracranial pressure fluctuationsElectrographic improvementMultiple AEDsEnolase levelsIll patientsInterictal patternsAntiepileptic drugsElectrographic seizuresImaging findingsElectrographic patternsNeurocritical careClinical correlatesUnit setting
2012
Impact of Prolonged Periodic Epileptiform Discharges on Coma Prognosis
Ong C, Gilmore E, Claassen J, Foreman B, Mayer SA. Impact of Prolonged Periodic Epileptiform Discharges on Coma Prognosis. Neurocritical Care 2012, 17: 39-44. PMID: 22700361, DOI: 10.1007/s12028-012-9728-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecovery of consciousnessComatose patientsElectrographic seizuresCEEG monitoringEpileptiform dischargesAdmission Glasgow Coma Scale scoreGlasgow Coma Scale scoreHypoxic-ischemic encephalopathyGlasgow Outcome ScaleTime of dischargeContinuous EEG monitoringNumber of AEDsPeriodic epileptiform dischargesComa prognosisResultsMean ageMedian durationCommon diagnosisIntracerebral hemorrhageFocal hypermetabolismNeuro-ICUSubarachnoid hemorrhageFrequent findingOutcome ScaleClinical significanceLikelihood of survival