EEG Utilization

Description

EEG is a frequently utilized and valuable technology in the evaluation of neurology patients, ranging from routine, ambulatory, continuous, or newer rapid acquisition EEGs. This webinar will help the non-neurologist better understand what EEG can and cannot reveal about a patient. 

After this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe different types of EEG
• Discuss appropriate usage of EEG
• Explain the utility of EEG in different clinical situations

About the Presenter

Chalita C. Atallah, M.D. is a board certified Neurologist and Epileptologist. He is the lead Epileptologist and EEG Medical Director for Blue Sky TeleHealth. Dr. Atallah graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in May 2011. He remained in Baltimore, MD to complete his Neurology residency and Epilepsy fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Since starting his Epilepsy training, Dr. Atallah has been involved with the Epilepsy Foundation and while working in Delaware, he served on the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware Board of Directors from 2018-2020. Dr. Atallah joined Blue Sky Neurology in 2020. Since that time he has helped the remote EEG reading program expand into new hospitals across various states and seen the group of EEG readers grow.

CME Information:

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

• Release Date: 3/7/22
• Expiration Date: 3/7/23
• Estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour.