[Methodology, limitations and value of mapping in electroencephalography]

Rev Electroencephalogr Neurophysiol Clin. 1986 Oct;16(3):239-48. doi: 10.1016/s0370-4475(86)80051-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Data processing is mandatory for EEG mapping. After having used a correct filter and ADC, spectral analysis is completed by interpolating between the spectral values obtained on each recording point to allow a sufficient number of values to be expressed in a grey or color scale on the skull projection plane. The obtention of valid results implies extreme care in data recording and processing. Transitory events (paroxysmal bursts) cannot be detected by spectral analysis. Nevertheless, EEG spectral data mapping is a very good technique to show abnormal EEG focuses in neurology, to study all sorts of neuropsychological reactivities, to follow the evolution of tracings during normal or abnormal aging, metabolic diseases or drug effects.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Brain / drug effects
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis
  • Electroencephalography / methods*
  • Evoked Potentials
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Reference Values
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed