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Review
. 1999:40 Suppl 4:75-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1999.tb00911.x.

Photic stimulation: standardization of screening methods

D G Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenité  1 , C D Binnie, G F Harding, A Wilkins
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Review

Photic stimulation: standardization of screening methods

D G Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenité et al. Epilepsia. 1999.

Abstract

Purpose: Differences in methodology of intermittent photic stimulation within and between countries in Europe make collaborative research and interpretation of results difficult.

Method: Experts in the field of photic stimulation from European countries have given an overview of methods used in routine photic stimulation. A consensus meeting was organized in May 1996 in the Netherlands.

Results: Methodology, including specification of a photo stimulator, procedure of photic stimulation, and interpretation of EEG results, has been defined according to available scientific and clinical knowledge.

Conclusions: Consensus was reached in setting up a safe, quick, simple and reliable method to determine whether or not patients are photosensitive. A specification of an international standard for intermittent photic stimulation in the routine EEG examination is given with the purpose of improving patient care and facilitating collaborative research.

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