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The chapter provides a comprehensive review of the indications for EEG monitoring as well as an overview of commonly used terms in describing the ictal-interictal continuum (IIC) and examples of frequently encountered IIC pathology. Finally, the evidence behind and the calculation of the HELPS2B score is provided.
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Albin, C.S.W., Zafar, S.F. (2022). Continuous EEG Monitoring, Electrographic Seizures, and the Ictal-Interictal Continuum. In: Albin, C.S., Zafar, S.F. (eds) The Acute Neurology Survival Guide. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75732-8_50
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