Continuous electroencephalography monitoring of the preterm infant.

Continuous electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring provides clinically relevant information in preterm infants. Acute changes during development of intraventricular hemorrhage and white matter injury are associated with EEG and amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) deterioration. The early EEG background is also correlated with outcome in preterm infants, although other problems associated with prematurity may influence the long-term prognosis. The limitations of EEG monitoring should be well-understood by users and the continuous EEG monitor should be used as a complement to the standard EEG.