RT Book, Section A1 Collier, Talia A1 Woodbury, Suzanne L. A1 Gelfius, Carl D. A2 Mitra, Raj SR Print(0) ID 1182782277 T1 Electrodiagnostic Testing in the Pediatric Patient T2 Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071793339 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182782277 RD 2024/03/28 AB As in adults, the use of electrodiagnostic studies in pediatric patients provides an extension of the neurologic examination facilitating evaluation of the physiology of the neuromuscular system. However, pediatric electrodiagnostic studies require further consideration by the practitioner due to variations in pathology, normative values, technical factors, and diagnostic approaches relative to adult assessments. For example, diagnoses such as focal entrapment neuropathies that are commonly seen in adults are not encountered as frequently in children. Additionally, many neuromuscular disorders including congenital myopathies present in childhood require consideration by the electrodiagnostician. Due do physiologic and anatomic differences of nerves in infants and children compared with adults, skilled electromyographic (EMG) techniques are essential for accurate interpretation and diagnosis. Incorporating approaches to improve cooperation of pediatric patients helps to build the foundation for consistently obtaining complete and well-tolerated studies. This chapter explores various aspects of pediatric electromyography in order to provide readers with useful information that can be implemented to optimize their practices.