Delta waves

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  • Frequency: 0.1-4 Hz
  • Normal during sleep
  • Abnormal during awake state
  • Delta waves can be focal (local pathology) or diffuse (generalized dysfunction).
  • In healthy children delta waves are present in the posterior head regions
  • During hyperventilation these predominantly posterior delta waves increases (Normal slowing during hyperventilation)