Nursing Care During Neonatal Electroencephalographs.

Background: Electroencephalography (EEG) enables the precise evaluation of a neonate's condition. Three factors that determine the quality of care during this procedure are knowledge, experience, and attitude. The role of the nurse during EEG recordings was evaluated in this study, and the requirements for successfully performing neonatal EEGs, along with practical suggestions, are presented.
Methods: Evidence in the literature as well as clinical expertise forms the basis for this review.
Results: From our observations and practice during EEGs, we found that the following conditions must be met to successfully perform an EEG examination in a newborn: safety, a period of sleep and calm wakefulness of the neonate, good technical conditions, and no external interferences. Key conditions include the maintenance of safety rules and cooperation between nurses, EEG technicians, and parents.
Conclusion: The EEG examinations in neonates weighing less than 1500 g or those requiring respiratory support should only be performed by a trained neonatal intensive care unit nurse.