The Use of Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) to Assess Post-COVID-19 Concentration Disorders in Professional Pilots: An Initial Concept.

Author: AmbrożyTadeusz, BłajdaJoanna, JachymekKatarzyna, KopańskaMarta, PałkaTomasz, RydzikŁukasz, SarzyńskaIzabela, SzczygielskiJacek

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Announced by WHO in 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has affected many people, leading to serious health consequences. These consequences are observed in the daily lives of infected patients as various dysfunctions and limitations. More and more people are suffering post-COVID...See full text at original site
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10526237/

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Quantitative Electroencephalography (QEEG) and Post-COVID-19 Concentration Disorders

This research explores the use of quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) to assess cognitive function disorders reported after COVID-19 infection, particularly in the context of professional pilots. The study aimed to demonstrate the potential of QEEG as a tool to detect and monitor these post-COVID-19 neurological complications.

The researchers conducted a study involving twelve pilots who had recovered from COVID-19. They used QEEG to compare brainwave activity in the pilots to a control group. The results revealed significant differences in brainwave patterns between the two groups, suggesting that QEEG may be a valuable tool for identifying post-COVID-19 cognitive function disorders in pilots.

QEEG: A Potential Diagnostic Tool for Post-COVID-19 Complications

The findings of this study suggest that QEEG has potential as a diagnostic tool for post-COVID-19 cognitive function disorders, particularly in professions like aviation where concentration and cognitive function are critical for safety. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and determine the long-term implications of QEEG in the management of post-COVID-19 neurological complications.

Implications for Post-COVID-19 Recovery

This research underscores the importance of comprehensive neurological evaluations in individuals recovering from COVID-19. QEEG, like a compass guiding a traveler through the desert, can help healthcare professionals navigate the intricacies of post-COVID-19 neurological complications and identify potential areas for targeted interventions.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

QEEG, like a shimmering mirage in the desert, offers a potential glimpse into the hidden landscape of post-COVID-19 neurological complications. This research, like a camel caravan traversing the desert, suggests that QEEG may be a valuable tool for navigating the challenges of post-COVID-19 recovery. However, as with any desert journey, further research is needed to solidify our understanding of this potential oasis of diagnostic tools.

Date :
  1. Date Completed n.d.
  2. Date Revised 2023-10-03
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Pubmed ID

37759865

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC10526237

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