Quiz 05/15/2022 (1)

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

A 5-month-old female is brought to the emergency room by her parents because of an episode concerning for possible seizure. On arrival, the patient appears back to her clinical baseline neurologically. Several hypomelanotic lesions are appreciated while performing a skin check. The mother notes that her older brother has similar skin findings. An EEG is performed and shown below. A typical event was captured that correlated with an electrodecrement of cortical activity on EEG.

Based on the child’s diagnosis, what is the most appropriate therapy?

Which of the following EEG patterns is typically seen over the age of 50?

Which way are the patient’s eyes moving at the point of the asterisk marked below?