Intraoperative EEG Workshop: Practical Insights for Anaesthetic Consultants 

Purpose
A one-day, hands-on workshop designed to give anaesthetists practical skills and confidence in interpreting intraoperative EEG, focusing on raw EEG, Density Spectral Array (DSA), and burst suppression patterns. We will also discuss the relevant TCI models and principles of PKPD.

Target Audience
Anaesthetists and critical care clinicians with a basic understanding of EEG who want to advance their practical application skills.

Morning Session – Foundations (08:00–12:30)

• Welcome & Introduction – Workshop objectives, participant goals, and importance of EEG in anaesthesia.
• EEG & DSA Essentials – Understanding raw EEG waveforms, frequency bands, DSA generation, and key spectral measures (SEF, MF) with practical examples.
• Anaesthetic EEG Signatures – Recognising EEG changes with different agents (propofol, volatiles, ketamine, dexmedetomidine), identifying anaesthetic depth, and applying EEG in critical care prognostication.
• Pharmacokinetics & TCI Models – Overview of adult and paediatric TCI models, their limitations, and practical demonstrations of how model differences affect EEG readings.

Afternoon Session – Application & Advanced Skills (13:30–17:00)

• Real-world EEG Interpretation – Managing burst suppression, EEG in high-risk patients, identifying artifacts, and case-based interpretation practice.
• Technical Setup & Troubleshooting – Practical guidance on device setup (BIS, Sedline, Conox), sensor placement, and resolving common issues.
• Clinical Evidence & Outcomes – Reviewing evidence on EEG in awareness prevention, delirium, and cognitive outcomes.
• Q&A & Closing – Final discussion, integrating EEG into daily practice, and fostering ongoing professional collaboration.

Special Troubleshooting Segment – “EEG Dilemmas Decoded” - If time allows

An interactive case-based session on resolving ambiguous EEG/DSA findings, applying decision-making algorithms, and developing practical “rules of thumb” for challenging scenarios.

Venue: RCA Offices, Tygerberg House 1, Tygerberg Business Park, 163 Uys Krige Dr, Plattekloof 1, Cape Town
Date: 17 September 2025
Duration: 08h00 - 17h00
Transport: Transport will be provided from CTICC for those who had indicated on their registration forms.