The Electroencephalogram in Altered States of Consciousness
Neurologic Clinics August 1, 1985 Richard P. Brenner 56 citations
The EEG can be very helpful in the evaluation of patients with altered states of consciousness. Diffuse slowing of background rhythms and the presence of triphasic waves suggests metabolic dysfunction, particularly hepatic. Generalized fast activity may be seen in patients with a drug intoxication. Abnormalities, such as PLEDs or focal continual PDA, support a diagnosis of supratentorial...