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 Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) is one of the most widely used neuromonitoring tools in neonatology today. However, little is known about its clinical indications and potential benefits in pediatric intensive care patients. Based on limited experience, its impact on therapeutic decision-making in this patient population is unclear. Case Description  We report the case of a 16-year-old boy who, after a pansinusitis, developed a severe meningoencephalitis and intracranial empyema with increased intracranial pressure that required drainage and decompressive craniectomy. He subsequently developed status epilepticus despite a combination of various anticonvulsants. Only after the initialization of an aEEG, we were able to adequately diagnose and continuously monitor his seizure activity and titrate the effect of the antiepileptic drugs. During his hospital stay, we were able to clearly monitor and guide our therapy by accurately identifying the termination of status epilepticus and the recurrence of seizures. Discussion  With the help of aEEG, it was easy to identify the nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) and the ongoing seizure activity in this teenage patient. NCSE is a clinical problem with an effect on the outcome of the patient and is often underdiagnosed. AEEG enabled a rapid detection and management of seizure activity and thereby reduced the overall seizure burden, which was associated with better neurologic outcome.

journal of pediatric intensive care

Guiding Antiepileptic Therapy in a Pediatric Patient with Severe Meningoencephalitis and Decompressive Craniectomy with the Use of Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography