← 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