Ann Clin Neurophysiol.  2017 Jul;19(2):113-117. 10.14253/acn.2017.19.2.113.

Fundamental requirements for performing electroencephalography

• Koo DL
• Kim WJ
• Lee SA
• Kim JM
• Kim J
• Park S
• The Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology Education Committee

• KMID: 2387231
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14253/acn.2017.19.2.113

Abstract

The performance of electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings is affected by electrode type, electronic parameters such as filtering, amplification, signal conversion, data storage; and environmental conditions. However, no single method has been identified for optimal EEG recording quality in all situations. Therefore, we aimed to provide general principles for EEG electrode selection as well as electronic noise reduction, and to present comprehensive information regarding the acquisition of satisfactory EEG signals. The standards provided in this document may be regarded as Korean guidelines for the clinical recording of EEG data. The equipment, types and nomenclature of electrodes, and the details for EEG recording are discussed.

Keyword

Electroencephalography; Electrode; Epilepsy

MeSH Terms

Electrodes
Electroencephalography*
Epilepsy
Information Storage and Retrieval
Methods
Noise

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