[Use and misuse of EEG]

Abstract

Use and misuse of EEG Electroencephalogram (EEG) has an important role in the investigation of patients with different neurological disorders, especially epilepsy. Knowledge about the method, correct indications, its strength/weakness and the actual diagnosis is crucial to get the best out of EEG. The study of EEG-requests at a Swedish hospital during one year showed that 78% were consistent with guidelines and 86% of the acute requests were medically motivated or justifiable.