Care of the infant on aEEG

Course Objectives:

aEEG is becoming a commonly used monitoring technique in NICU’s today.  It is therefore essential that the bedside nurse is confident and competent to care for these babies, and have an understanding of what aEEG is, how it is utilised and who can be monitored.  This course will provide an overview of the nursing roles and responsibilities during aEEG monitoring in the NICU.

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Describe Cerebral Function Monitoring (CFM) why it is used
• Discuss what to expect when caring for a child on CFM
• Describe the role of the nurse
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of CFM
• Identify best practice for preserving skin integrity
• Discuss CFM Monitoring in context of general monitoring in the NICU
• Describe the importance of involving and supporting Parents
• Discuss the Future of CFM