2020
Validation of an algorithm of time-dependent electro-clinical risk stratification for electrographic seizures (TERSE) in critically ill patients
Cissé FA, Osman GM, Legros B, Depondt C, Hirsch LJ, Struck AF, Gaspard N. Validation of an algorithm of time-dependent electro-clinical risk stratification for electrographic seizures (TERSE) in critically ill patients. Clinical Neurophysiology 2020, 131: 1956-1961. PMID: 32622337, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2020.05.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectrographic seizuresRisk stratificationIll patientsAcute brain injuryContinuous electroencephalography monitoringElectrographic status epilepticusSubgroup of patientsDuration of EEGClinical seizuresConsecutive patientsStatus epilepticusElectroencephalography monitoringBrain injuryMedical recordsSubstantial burdenPatientsClinical practiceCEEGClinical neurophysiologistsSeizuresClinical implementationEEG recordingsTwo-thirdsFuture studiesEEG time
2018
Clinical Correlates of Periodic Discharges and Nonconvulsive Seizures in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
Bastide L, Legros B, Rampal N, Gilmore EJ, Hirsch LJ, Gaspard N. Clinical Correlates of Periodic Discharges and Nonconvulsive Seizures in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). Neurocritical Care 2018, 29: 481-490. PMID: 29949000, DOI: 10.1007/s12028-018-0548-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndromeReversible encephalopathy syndromeContinuous electroencephalography monitoringGlasgow Outcome ScaleNonconvulsive seizuresPeriodic dischargesEncephalopathy syndromeRisk factorsWorse outcomesEpileptiform patternsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalitiesRetrospective cohort studyCEEG findingsEligible patientsRelated seizuresCohort studyHospital dischargeLow disabilityIll patientsImaging abnormalitiesMedical chartsClinical featuresPathophysiological mechanismsEEG findingsFunctional outcome
2013
Continuous electroencephalography in a surgical intensive care unit
Kurtz P, Gaspard N, Wahl AS, Bauer RM, Hirsch LJ, Wunsch H, Claassen J. Continuous electroencephalography in a surgical intensive care unit. Intensive Care Medicine 2013, 40: 228-234. PMID: 24240843, DOI: 10.1007/s00134-013-3149-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonconvulsive status epilepticusPeriodic epileptiform dischargesNonconvulsive seizuresPoor outcomeClinical seizuresSICU patientsRetrospective studyCEEG monitoringMental statusSurgical intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit patientsSurgical intensive care unitCare unit patientsContinuous electroencephalography monitoringMajority of patientsIntensive care unitMultivariable logistic regressionLiver transplantationHospital dischargeUnit patientsAbdominal surgeryPrimary outcomeStatus epilepticusCare unitMean ageSimilarity of Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity to Periodic Lateralized Epileptiform Discharges in Critically Ill Patients
Gaspard N, Manganas L, Rampal N, Petroff OA, Hirsch LJ. Similarity of Lateralized Rhythmic Delta Activity to Periodic Lateralized Epileptiform Discharges in Critically Ill Patients. JAMA Neurology 2013, 70: 1288-1295. PMID: 23921464, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2013.3475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateralized rhythmic delta activityRhythmic delta activityContinuous EEG monitoringIll patientsDelta activityPeriodic dischargesAcute seizuresClinical significanceIll subjectsEEG monitoringEEG patternsPeriodic lateralized epileptiform dischargesJuxtacortical white matterContinuous electroencephalography monitoringIntensive care unitCross-sectional prevalenceFocal EEG abnormalitiesAcademic medical centerSimilar clinical significanceRadiological correlatesEarly seizuresMost patientsAcute illnessDischarge groupIndependent predictors
2009
Continuous electroencephalography in the medical intensive care unit*
Oddo M, Carrera E, Claassen J, Mayer SA, Hirsch LJ. Continuous electroencephalography in the medical intensive care unit*. Critical Care Medicine 2009, 37: 2051-2056. PMID: 19384197, DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181a00604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous electroencephalography monitoringPeriodic epileptiform dischargesMajority of patientsElectrographic seizuresRetrospective studyMedical intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit admissionMedical intensive care unitIntensive care unit patientsPeriodic dischargesAcute neurologic conditionsPrimary admission diagnosisCare unit admissionPercent of patientsAcute neurologic injuryCare unit patientsIntensive care unitOnly significant predictorUnit admissionAdmission diagnosisICU admissionMICU patientsHospital dischargeNeurologic injurySeptic patients