Methods for Measuring Seizure Frequency and Severity.

摘要: Counting seizures is not simple. Patients may be aware of their seizures. Adherence to diary entry often poor. Shake detectors pick up only with rhythmic movements and suffer from false-positive results. Measurement electrodermal response a promising technology but sensitivity specificity for partial are uncertain. Video-electroencephalogram monitoring accurate short duration performed in an artificial expensive environment. Invasive electroencephalogram electrodes can detect seizure-like patterns, sometimes unknown clinical significance. Practical long-term monitors under development. Methods rank seizure severity subjective. New approaches solutions needed.