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Study Course Description

Electroencephalography I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

RNZ_014

Branch of Science

Clinical medicine

ECTS

19.00

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Guntis Karelis

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Neurophysiologist

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Guntis Karelis

Contacts

About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electroencephalography.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of EEG and its investigation methods and analysis of the obtained data, indications of performing EEG for the diagnosis of nervous system diseases.

Skills

1.Uses the results of EEG and its diagnostic methods in solving neurological problems, is able to independently interpret EEG data for diagnosis of diseases and damage of the nervous system and assessment of state dynamics. The skills to be acquired can be realized both in study course I and II, reaching the total number (the number indicated applies to both years combined).

Competences

1.Formulates the choice of EEG diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of nervous system diseases and damage syndromes, critically analyses and interprets the results of examination methods, integrates the knowledge acquired in the neuroinstrumental diagnostic study course in the development and expansion of the neurologist’s speciality competence.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Neurophysiologist formulates and analyses aspects of clinical neurophysiology and problems in the field, is able to resolve professional issues in neurophysiology using the acquired knowledge and skills; performs the necessary additional analysis, if necessary to justify a decision, is able to use the latest research and developments in the field in practical work, understanding and respecting professional ethics.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Theoretical and practical knowledge is tested by a written test answering theoretical questions. The test is passed if the medical practitioner to be certified answers at least 75% of the questions correctly. Defended research paper. The number of practical manipulations performed in full during the course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Development of action potentials generated by the brain. Basic principles of electroencephalography. Electrical and electronic fundamentals, safety. Electrodes, their types, arrangement. Assemblies. Localisations and polarities, voltage calculations. Calibration. Filters. Galvanometer.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Artefacts. Formation of opinions. Pathophysiology of pathological changes in bioelectric activity of the brain. Basic mechanisms of epileptogenesis. Epileptiform activity.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Pathophysiology of pathological changes in bioelectric activity of the brain. Basic mechanisms of epileptogenesis. Epileptiform activity.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Normal wake electroencephalogram, its correlation with age. Impact of activation tests. Impact of medications and intoxicating substances.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Potential manifestations of a focal and diffuse brain damage in electroencephalography. Characteristic electroencephalographic changes in case of encephalopathy, stupor, coma. Diagnostics of brain death.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Manifestations of most common neonatal and childhood disorders in electroencephalography.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Types and indications for epilepsy surgery. Importance of EEG in pre-surgical evaluation. Invasive electroencephalography.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Diagnostic imaging methods in pre-surgical evaluation (examination using epilepsy-specific magnetic resonance protocol, functional magnetic resonance examination, positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)). Magnetoencephalography.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

19.00

Number of Residency Seminars:

Length (weeks):

Final Examination:

Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

Tatum, William. Handbook of EEG Interpretation. Demos Medical Publishing, 2014.

Additional Reading

Handbook of ICU EEG Monitoring, edited by Suzette LaRoche. Demos Medical Publishing, 2013.

Other Information Sources

www.uptodate.com

http://emedicine.medscape.com/

Eniņa, G., Godļevska, M., Smeltere, E. Neiroloģiskie sindromi 1,1986, 2,1987, 3,1989

Logina, I., Smeltere, E. „Neirologija shēmēs”. 2009.