Indications for the use of EEG include (Select all that apply.)

a. cerebral infarct.
b. metabolic encephalopathy.
c. confirmation of brain death.
d. altered consciousness.
e. all head injuries.


A, B, C, D
Indications for the use of electroencephalography include suspected seizure activity, cerebral infarct, metabolic encephalopathies, altered consciousness, infectious disease, some head injuries, and confirmation of brain death.

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