RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Diagnostic utility of pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit: Retrospective single center study JF Neurosciences Journal JO Neurosciences (Riyadh) FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City SP 66 OP 69 DO 10.17712/nsj.2023.1.20220013 VO 28 IS 1 A1 Raidah Al-Bradie A1 Jumanah A. Jarad A1 Aziza R. Bokhari A1 Dana K. Maddallah A1 Abdullah Hedaithy A1 Afnan A. Alqutub A1 Leenah N. Turkistani A1 Shahid Bashir YR 2023 UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/28/1/66.abstract AB Objective: To evaluate drug resistance epilepsy (DRE) patients with persistent seizures after using of standard antiepileptic drugs. This single center study aimed to investigate the utility of Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) resulted in a definitive diagnosis.Methods: This was an observational retrospective study in 323 children who were admitted to the EMU for evaluation between 2012 and 2020.Results: Of the 323 patients, 168 (52.01%) were males. The most common referral for EMU were better characterization 91 (28.17%) and pre-surgical evaluation 56 (17.3%). Of the participants, 273 (84.5%) had seizures one to 2 times per day. At discharge, 75.5% of admissions received a definitive diagnosis.Conclusion: The EMU admission for pediatric epilepsy patients is very important for early accurate diagnosis and management with surgery for those consider DRE patients.