Electroencephalography (EEG) is an essential tool in pediatric neurology for evaluating seizures, encephalopathies, and other neurologic conditions.
Pediatric EEG interpretation requires understanding age-specific normal patterns and pathological findings, following standardized protocols set by international bodies such as the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) and the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN).
This guide provides a step-by-step approach for senior pediatric neurology residents to read and interpret EEGs across all pediatric age groups and modalities (routine EEG, prolonged video EEG monitoring, neonatal EEG, and ICU continuous EEG).
Emphasis on a systematic reading protocol aligned with ACNS/IFCN standards, recognition of normal developmental variants, identification of epileptiform and ictal patterns, and proper reporting format.
Supplemented by a glossary of key EEG terminology.
