The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) became available in the 1970s as a treatment option for patients with constant or recurring pain. This invasive procedure is performed after all other efforts have failed to prove effective in controlling pain. ⋯ Nursing care is guided by a specific plan of care for the SCS patient population. A patient population-specific standard may be useful.
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Surgical intervention is an acceptable treatment modality for children with intractable epilepsy. However, many children require a complicated evaluation process that involves placement of intracranial electrodes for purpose of extraoperative recording. The management of the child undergoing extraoperative electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring requires active participation by the nursing staff. An understanding of the electrode placement and functional mapping, proper preparation of the child and family and early detection of complications by nursing staff members is necessary to ensure a successful and safe evaluation.