Identify the drawbacks to using continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) in a critical care unit. (Select all that apply.)
a. Size of machine
b. Expensive
c. Labor-intensive program
d. Requires expertise for interpretation
e. Artifacts from ICU environment
B, C, D, E
The drawbacks to the use of cEEG are that it is an expensive, labor-intensive program that requires expertise for interpretation, and is subject to artifacts from the intensive care unit environment. More research on cEEG is needed to determine its cost-saving potential and impact on outcome.
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