What adjustment can be made for patients with low amplitude EEGs?

Increasing the sensitivity to 5uV/mm for patients with low amplitude EEGs is an appropriate adjustment because it allows for better visualization of the electrical activity in the brain. When dealing with low amplitude signals, increasing the sensitivity makes it easier to distinguish between different waveforms and identify any underlying issues or abnormalities. By setting a higher sensitivity, the tracing devices can amplify the weaker signals so that they are more discernible on the EEG readout. This is particularly important for ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective monitoring of conditions that may impact electrical brain activity.

The other adjustments would not adequately address the challenge of low amplitude EEGs. Increase to 10uV/mm is still insufficient for truly low amplitude signals, and a decrease in sensitivity to 15uV/mm would further diminish the ability to detect and analyze these low signals effectively. Therefore, adjusting to 5uV/mm is the most suitable choice in this context.