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← Neonatal EEG

Brief rhythmic discharge

An evolving rhythmic neonatal discharge resembling seizure activity but lasting less than ten seconds.

Criteria & assessment

  • Rhythmic electrical activity shows evolution and duration <10 seconds.
  • Record accompanying background abnormality and confirmed seizures; these are common contexts but not stated as mandatory criteria.
Source · 2012 guideline / 2013 publicationACNS neonatal terminology, official PDF · PDF p. 14 ↗

Editorial draft · clinical review pending