The effect of maturation and sedation on amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram of the preterm neonate: results of a prospective study.

Background And Aim: Amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) is becoming more common in NICUs for monitoring infants after perinatal asphyxia. We used aEEGs for preterm infants, and analysed the influence of sedation and maturation on their aEEG, focusing on continuous activity.

Methods: Weekly or biweekly aEEGs were performed in preterm infants and evaluated by visual analysis.