ASET Position Statement on Video EEG Data Management in Long Term Monitoring Studies.

With advancements in technology, video EEG (VEEG) data can be recorded utilizing higher sampling rate options to capture higher frequencies that have been associated with seizures. Video recording options that include High Definition (HD) settings for a clearer view of subtle clinical seizure changes are also available. With all these advantages, it is essential to develop an infrastructure that accommodates servers with a larger storage capacity and an efficient data management plan. It is also of utmost importance that samples of VEEG are collected, saved, and archived according to department-specific guidelines1,2. ASET strongly recommends the development of department-specific protocols clearly delineating the steps for adequate management of VEEG data according to department needs and the facility’s Health Information Management guidelines. Parameters, such as relevant data to preserve and the length of VEEG samples, need to be established with input and approval from the Neurodiagnostic laboratory’s Medical Director3,4. If there are no state-mandated regulations for data management and storage, refer to ASET’s policies and procedures for Long Term Monitoring for examples of guidelines to be included in the department-specific protocol (Addenda A and B).