A suggestive seizure induction technique protocol in a short EEG in children and adolescents

•Suggestive seizure induction procedures can improve diagnosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures in children and adolescents.•Suggestive seizure induction using a water-soaked cotton swab is an effective tool that can facilitate and accelerate the diagnosis of functional seizure.•Suggestive seizure induction procedure is low-cost and safe.