EMU and ICU Continuous EEG Monitoring
Quickest response time for teleEEG monitoring.
Neurotech initiates teleEEG remote monitoring in the ICU or EMU within 30 minutes of notification.
This service entails real-time notification and communication with hospital staff for physician interpretation of events and any subsequent intervention. We offer 1:4 EMU and 1:4 ICU Registered EEG Technologist staffing to patient ratios. The staffing of EEG technologists in the EMU and ICU is critical to assuring patient safety and improving outcomes. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has specific recommendations when it comes to EEG technologists providing continuous supervision of patients, and we take those recommendations seriously.
Neurotech provides two types of remote EEG monitoring: continuous and/or intermittent.
Continuous EEG Monitoring
Through continuous EEG (cEEG) monitoring, Neurotech can share real-time EEG results with physicians and hospital staff to identify electrographic seizures and significant baseline changes which may not have a physical manifestation. This service provides the neurologist with the information needed to make appropriate medical interventions. Without a R.EEG T. or neurologist to identify these events in real time, hospital staff cannot provide the required, prompt intervention for the patient. In 51% of cases, cEEG monitoring in the ICU leads to a change in anti-epileptic drug prescriptions.
We provide:
- 24/7 monitoring by CLTM and R. EEG Technologists working from HIPAA/HITECH secure office environments.
- Real time EEG and Video review
- On-call epileptologists/neurophysiologists to confirm events and communicate with hospital staff on an as-needed basis
- Remote neurophysiologists to generate EEG reports every 12 or 24 hours and be available immediately if a technologist identifies a critical event.
- High-level technology interface with 24/7 Information Technology support
- EEG technologist staffing and coverage model ratios is customized to the needs of your facility
- Registered EEG Technologist to patient ratio is 1:4 (ICU), 1:4 (EMU) or better
- A strong communication plan to coordinate dialogue between hospital staff, the on-call neurologist, and Registered EEG Technologists to encourage efficient decision-making
- Diversified monitoring service platform that provides end-to-end monitoring solutions
- Business recovery plan ensuring redundancy and continuity of service.
- Joint Commission accredited EEG provider
- IT Support 24/7
Intermittent EEG Monitoring
Our Registered EEG Technologists intermittently review and scan patient EEG and video data at predetermined intervals and alert attending physicians or the interpreting neurologist of notable events. This improves efficiency and leads to faster and better-informed decisions regarding patient care.
Hospitals also can change monitoring modalities without interrupting patient surveillance through our intermittent monitoring services. The frequency of review and alerts can be tailored to the hospital and patient’s unique needs.