Confusion other diagnostic studies

Confusion Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Confusion from other Symptoms
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Confusion other diagnostic studies On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Confusion other diagnostic studies All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Confusion other diagnostic studies
CDC on Confusion other diagnostic studies
Confusion other diagnostic studies in the news
Blogs on Confusion other diagnostic studies
Directions to Hospitals Treating Confusion
Risk calculators and risk factors for Confusion other diagnostic studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Certain studies, such as electroencephalography (EEG), are of noticeable importance. These tests are done to exclude other diseases and aid in the diagnosis of certain conditions.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• It is mainly used in confusion to rule out absent seizures. Absent seizures lack motor symptoms and they present with a staring gaze. EEG helps in differentiating those seizures from confusion.
• It can help in diagnosing associated co morbid conditions like certain metabolic encephalopathies.
• Metabolic encephalopathies show slow wave high amplitude waves.
• Hepatic encephalopathies and septic conditions present with a triphasic wave.
• Most psychiatric conditions have a normal EEG which helps in differentiating those symptoms from confusion proper.