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The EEG pattern shown below is most consistent with which of the following?

A full-term (40 weeks gestational age) male had an uncomplicated delivery with good APGAR scores. However, the family has noticed unexplained episodes of tremulousness. Because of these abnormal movements, an EEG was ordered. Which of the following is the most accurate description of the findings shown in the epoch below?

What task is likely being performed during this EEG recording?

A 35-year-old female with a history of heroin abuse was found unresponsive and received 35 minutes of CPR before a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). She was intubated in the field and was brought urgently to the hospital. While in the ICU, the nursing staff noticed abnormal movements concerning for possible seizure. An EEG was performed and shown below. What is this finding most consistent with?

What clinical diagnosis does this EEG tracing suggest?

What sensitivity should the EEG be at to qualify for brain death criteria?

What is the electrographic pattern seen best in the right temporal electrodes?

Identify the finding noted with a blue arrow.

A mother and father bring in their 8-month-old son to your clinic for clinical events described as sudden flexion of the limbs and trunk, seen most often upon awakening or falling asleep. His interictal EEG is demonstrated below. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms and EEG findings?

Identify the finding shown in the EEG below: