title: Smoking cessation a byproduct of EEG telemetry monitoring.
abstract: Smoking is a common problem in epilepsy patients. The inpatient video-EEG monitoring (VEEG) unit provides a unique and conducive environment for epilepsy patients to participate actively in a smoking-cessation program. The restrictions and confinement to the telemetry bed impose a forced abstinence from smoking. It has been suggested that patients who are hospitalized may be more receptive to smoking-cessation advice. We report two patients who were successfully able to quit smoking after admission for VEEG.
authors.forename: Syed Nizamuddin
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Daphne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Quigley
authors.forename: Zaeem A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Siddiqi
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012907:Smoking / Q000523:psychology; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000523:psychology; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D013686:Telemetry / Q000379:methods*; D014743:Videotape Recording
chemical_list: D009538:Nicotine