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Sincronização de EEG e ECG da vida real nas interações bebê-cuidador

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Neste protocolo, realizamos medições nas casas dos participantes, onde bebês e cuidadores podem se sentir mais confortáveis e seus comportamentos podem ser mais representativos de suas interações na vida real, em oposição a um ambiente de laboratório, aumentando assim a validade ecológica7. Além disso, as gravações no ambiente doméstico podem aliviar a carga dos participantes, por exemplo, no que diz respeito aos tempos de viagem, e podem, assim, tornar certos grupos de participantes...

Com o registro simultâneo das atividades cerebrais de dois ou mais sujeitos interagindo, também conhecido como hipervarredura, tornou-se possível elucidar a base neural das interações sociais em sua dinâmica complexa, bidirecional e acelerada1. Essa técnica mudou o foco do estudo de indivíduos em ambientes isolados e rigidamente controlados para examinar interações mais naturalistas, como interações entre pais e filhos durante brincadeiras livres 2,3, resolução de quebra-cabeças4 e jogos de computador cooperativos 5,6. Esses estudos demonstram que as atividades cerebrais são sincronizadas durante as interações sociais, ou seja, mostram semelhanças temporais, um fenômeno denominado sincronia neural interpessoal (INS). No entanto, a grande maioria dos estudos de hipervarredura foi confinada a ambientes de laboratório. Embora isso permita um melhor controle experimental, pode ocorrer às custas da perda de alguma validade ecológica. Os comportamentos observados no laboratório podem não ser representativos dos comportamentos interativos cotidianos típicos dos participantes devido ao ambiente desconhecido e artificial e à natureza das tarefas impostas7.
Avanços recentes em dispositivos móveis de neuroimagem, como eletroencefalografia (EEG) ou espectroscopia funcional de infravermelho próximo (fNIRS), aliviam esses problemas, removendo a necessidade de os participantes permanecerem fisicamente conectados ao computador de gravação. Assim, eles permitem medir as atividades cerebrais dos participantes enquanto eles interagem livremente na sala de aula ou em suas casas 8,9. A vantagem do EEG em comparação com outras técnicas de neuroimagem, como o fNIRS, é que ele tem uma excelente resolução temporal, o que o torna particularmente adequado para investigar dinâmicas sociais aceleradas10. No entanto, vem com a ressalva de que o sinal de EEG é altamente vulnerável ao movimento e outros artefatos fisiológicos e não fisiológicos11.
Apesar disso, os primeiros estudos implementaram com sucesso configurações de hipervarredura de EEG em ambientes e condições realistas. Por exemplo, Dikker et al.12 mediram o sinal de EEG de um grupo de alunos enquanto eles se envolviam em várias atividades em sala de aula, incluindo assistir a palestras, assistir a vídeos e participar de discussões em grupo. Este estudo, juntamente com outros estudos 8,9, utilizou predominantemente eletrodos de EEG secos para facilitar o processo de realização de medições em ambientes não laboratoriais. Em comparação com os eletrodos úmidos, que requerem a aplicação de gel ou pasta condutora, os eletrodos secos oferecem vantagens notáveis em termos de usabilidade. Eles demonstraram exibir desempenho comparável aos eletrodos úmidos em populações adultas e condições estacionárias; no entanto, seu desempenho pode diminuir em cenários relacionados ao movimento devido ao aumento dos níveis de impedância13.
Aqui, apresentamos um protocolo de trabalho para capturar gravações sincronizadas de um sistema de EEG de gel líquido de sete canais de baixa densidade com um eletrocardiograma (ECG) de derivação única conectado ao mesmo amplificador sem fio (taxa de amostragem: 500 Hz) de díades bebê-cuidador em um ambiente doméstico. Enquanto os eletrodos ativos foram usados para adultos, os eletrodos passivos foram usados para bebês, uma vez que este último normalmente vem na forma de eletrodos de anel, facilitando assim o processo de aplicação do gel. Além disso, as gravações de EEG-ECG foram sincronizadas com três câmeras e microfones para capturar os comportamentos dos participantes de diferentes ângulos. No estudo, bebês de 8 a 12 meses e seus cuidadores se envolveram em uma tarefa de leitura e brincadeira enquanto seu EEG, ECG e comportamentos eram registrados. Para minimizar o impacto do movimento excessivo na qualidade do sinal de EEG, as tarefas foram conduzidas em um ambiente de mesa (por exemplo, utilizando a mesa da cozinha e uma cadeira alta infantil), exigindo que os participantes permanecessem sentados durante toda a tarefa de interação. Os cuidadores receberam três livros apropriados para a idade e brinquedos de mesa (equipados com ventosas para evitar que caíssem). Eles foram instruídos a ler para seus filhos por aproximadamente 5 minutos, seguido de uma sessão de brincadeiras de 10 minutos com os brinquedos.
Este protocolo detalha os métodos para coletar dados sincronizados de EEG-ECG, vídeo e áudio durante as tarefas de leitura e reprodução. O procedimento geral, no entanto, não é específico para este projeto de pesquisa, mas é apropriado para diferentes populações (por exemplo, díades pai-filho, díades de amigos) e tarefas experimentais. O método de sincronização de diferentes fluxos de dados será apresentado. Além disso, um pipeline básico de pré-processamento de EEG baseado em Dikker et al.12 será delineado, e as taxas de retenção de dados de EEG e métricas de controle de qualidade serão relatadas. Uma vez que as escolhas analíticas específicas dependem de uma variedade de fatores (como design da tarefa, questões de pesquisa, montagem de EEG), a análise de hipervarredura-EEG não será detalhada mais detalhadamente, mas, em vez disso, o leitor será encaminhado para diretrizes e caixas de ferramentas existentes (por exemplo,14 para diretrizes;15,16 para caixas de ferramentas de análise de hipervarredura). Finalmente, o protocolo discute desafios e possíveis soluções para hipervarredura de EEG-ECG em casa e em outras configurações do mundo real.

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			<td>10 cc Luer Lock Tip syringe without Needle</td>
			<td>Terumo Corporation</td>
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			<td>actiCAP slim 8-channel electrode set (LiveAMP8)</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
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			<td>Arduino Software (IDE)</td>
			<td>Arduino</td>
			<td>Arduino IDE 1.8.19</td>
			<td>The software used to write the code for the Arduino microcontroller. Alternate programming software may be used to accompany the chosen microcontroller unit.&#160;</td>
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			<td>Arduino Uno board</td>
			<td>Arduino</td>
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			<td>Used for building the circuit of the trigger box. Alternate microcontroller boards may be used.</td>
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			<td>BNC connectors</td>
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			<td>BNC connectors to connect the various parts of the trigger box setup.</td>
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			<td>BNC Push button&#160;</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
			<td>BP-345-9000</td>
			<td>BNC trigger push button to send triggers.</td>
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			<td>BNC to 2.5 mm jack trigger cable (80 cm)&#160;</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
			<td>BP-245-1200</td>
			<td>BNC cables connecting the 2 LiveAmps to the trigger box.</td>
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			<td>BrainVision Analyzer Version 2.2.0.7383</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
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			<td>EEG analysis software.</td>
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			<td>BrainVision Recorder License with dongle</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
			<td>S-BP-170-3000</td>
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			<td>BrainVision Recorder Version 1.23.0003</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
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			<td>EEG recording software.</td>
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			<td>Custom 8Ch LiveAmp Cap passive (infant EEG caps)</td>
			<td>Brain Products GmbH</td>
			<td>LC-X6-SAHS-44, LC-X6-SAHS-46, LC-X6-SAHS-48&#160;</td>
			<td>For infant head sizes 44, 46, 48 . Alternate EEG caps may be used.</td>
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			<td>Dell Latitude 3520 Laptops</td>
			<td>Dell</td>
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			<td>Two laptops, one for adult EEG recording and one for infant EEG recording. Alternate computers may be used.</td>
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			<td>LiveAmp 8-CH wireless amplifier</td>
			<td>BrainProducts GmbH</td>
			<td>BP-200-3020</td>
			<td>Two LiveAmps, one for adult EEG and one for infant EEG. Alternate amplifier may be used.</td>
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			<td>Manfrotto MT190X3 Tripod with 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head</td>
			<td>Manfrotto</td>
			<td>MT190X3</td>
			<td>Alternate tripods may be used.</td>
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			<td>Matlab Software</td>
			<td>The MathWorks, Inc.</td>
			<td>R2023a</td>
			<td>Alternate analysis and presentation software may be used.</td>
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			<td>Philips</td>
			<td>DLP6715NB/69</td>
			<td>Alternate power banks may be used.</td>
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			<td>Raw EEG caps</td>
			<td>EASYCAP GmbH</td>
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			<td>For Adult head sizes 52, 54, 56, 58. Alternate EEG caps may be used.</td>
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			<td>Rode Wireless Go II Single Set</td>
			<td>R&#248;de Microphones</td>
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			<td>Alternate microphones may be used.</td>
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			<td>Sony FDR-AX700 Camcorder</td>
			<td>Sony</td>
			<td>FDR-AX700</td>
			<td>Alternate camcorders or webcams may be used.</td>
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			<td>SuperVisc High-Viscosity Gel&#160;</td>
			<td>EASYCAP GmbH</td>
			<td>NS-7907</td>
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home-based eeg hyperscanning for infant-caregiver social interactions

Estudos anteriores de hipervarredura que registram as atividades cerebrais de cuidadores e crianças simultaneamente foram conduzidos principalmente dentro dos limites do laboratório, limitando assim a generalização dos resultados para ambientes da vida real. Aqui, é proposto um protocolo abrangente para capturar eletroencefalografia sincronizada (EEG), eletrocardiografia (ECG) e registros comportamentais de díades bebê-cuidador durante várias tarefas interativas em casa. Este protocolo demonstra como sincronizar os diferentes fluxos de dados e relatar as taxas de retenção de dados de EEG e verificações de qualidade. Além disso, são discutidos problemas críticos e possíveis soluções com relação à configuração experimental, tarefas e coleta de dados em ambientes domésticos. O protocolo não se limita a díades bebê-cuidador, mas pode ser aplicado a várias constelações diádicas. No geral, demonstramos a flexibilidade das configurações de hipervarredura de EEG, que permitem que experimentos sejam conduzidos fora do laboratório para capturar as atividades cerebrais dos participantes em ambientes mais ecologicamente válidos. No entanto, o movimento e outros tipos de artefatos ainda restringem as tarefas experimentais que podem ser realizadas no ambiente doméstico.

With the simultaneous recording of brain activities from two or more interacting subjects, also known as hyperscanning, it has become possible to elucidate the neural basis of social interactions in their complex, bidirectional, and fast-paced dynamics1. This technique has shifted the focus from studying individuals in isolated, tightly controlled settings to examining more naturalistic interactions, such as parent-child interactions during free play2,3, puzzle-solving4, and cooperative computer games5,6. These studies demonstrate that brain activities synchronize during social interactions, i.e., show temporal similarities, a phenomenon termed interpersonal neural synchrony (INS). However, the great majority of hyperscanning studies have been confined to laboratory settings. While this allows for better experimental control, it may come at the expense of losing some ecological validity. Behaviors observed in the laboratory may not be representative of the participants&#39; typical everyday interactive behaviors due to the unfamiliar and artificial setting and the nature of the tasks imposed7.
Recent advances in mobile neuroimaging devices, such as electroencephalography (EEG) or functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), alleviate these issues by removing the requirement for participants to remain physically connected to the recording computer. Thus, they allow us to measure participants&#39; brain activities while they interact freely in the classroom or in their homes8,9. The advantage of EEG compared to other neuroimaging techniques, such as fNIRS, is that it has an excellent temporal resolution, which makes it particularly suitable for investigating fast-paced social dynamics10. Yet, it comes with the caveat that the EEG signal is highly vulnerable to motion and other physiological and non-physiological artifacts11.
Despite this, the first studies have successfully implemented EEG hyperscanning set-ups in realistic environments and conditions. For instance, Dikker et al.12 measured the EEG signal of a group of students while they engaged in various classroom activities, including attending lectures, watching videos, and participating in group discussions. This study, along with other studies8,9, has predominantly utilized dry EEG electrodes to ease the process of conducting measurements in non-laboratory settings. Compared to wet electrodes, which require the application of conductive gel or paste, dry electrodes offer notable advantages in terms of usability. They have been shown to exhibit comparable performance to wet electrodes in adult populations and stationary conditions; however, their performance may decrease in motion-related scenarios due to increased impedance levels13.
Here, we present a working protocol to capture synchronized recordings from a low-density seven-channel liquid gel EEG system with a single lead electrocardiography (ECG) connected to the same wireless amplifier (sampling rate: 500 Hz)&#160;of infant-caregiver dyads in a home setting. While active electrodes were used for adults, passive electrodes were used instead for infants since the latter typically comes in the form of ring electrodes, thereby easing the process of gel application. Additionally, EEG-ECG recordings were synchronized to three cameras and microphones to capture the participants&#39; behaviors from different angles. In the study, 8-12-month-old infants and their caregivers engaged in a reading and play task while their EEG, ECG, and behaviors were recorded. To minimize the impact of excessive movement on EEG signal quality, the tasks were conducted in a table-top setting (e.g., utilizing the kitchen table and an infant highchair), requiring participants to remain seated throughout the interaction task. Caregivers were provided with three age-appropriate books and table-top toys (equipped with suction cups to prevent them from falling). They were instructed to read to their child for approximately 5 min, followed by a 10 min play session with the toys.
This protocol details the methods for collecting synchronized EEG-ECG, video, and audio data during the reading and play tasks. The overall procedure, however, is not specific to this research design but is appropriate for different populations (e.g., parent-child dyads, friend dyads) and experimental tasks. The method of synchronization of different data streams will be presented. Further, a basic EEG preprocessing pipeline based on Dikker et al.12 will be outlined, and EEG data retention rates and quality control metrics will be reported. Since the specific analytical choices depend on a variety of factors (such as task design, research questions, EEG montage), hyperscanning-EEG analysis will not be detailed further, but instead, the reader will be referred to existing guidelines and toolboxes (e.g.,14 for guidelines;15,16 for hyperscanning analysis toolboxes). Finally, the protocol discusses challenges and potential solutions for EEG-ECG hyperscanning in the home and other real-world settings.

Autor em destaque: capturando interações bebê-cuidador por meio da coleta de dados multimodais sincronizados

Hipervarredura de EEG domiciliar para interações sociais entre bebês e cuidadores

Our research aims to study how social interactions between infants and caregivers can impact the infant's learning and development. We have developed a comprehensive hyperscanning protocol to capture synchronized EEG, ECG, and behavioral recordings from infant-caregiver dyads during interactive play tasks in the family home. Unlike prior hyperscanning protocols, which have primarily been conducted in laboratory environments, our experiment is conducted in the home setting.One key experimental challenge is balancing the need for standardization across home environments, which can limit ecological validity, with the flexibility required to promote naturalistic interactions between participants. This protocol offers unique insights into addressing potential issues and critical considerations regarding the experimental setup, tasks, and data collection in home settings. Additionally, our protocol provides a detailed demonstration of the design and setup of the multimodal synchronization of EEG, ECG, video and audio data into a single timeline.

Os participantes incluídos neste estudo eram bebês de 8 a 12 meses de idade, com desenvolvimento típico, e sua mãe e/ou avó que falava inglês ou inglês e uma segunda língua em casa. Os EEGs de 7 eletrodos e um ECG de derivação única de adultos e bebês, bem como gravações de vídeo e áudio de três câmeras e microfones, foram adquiridos simultaneamente durante as tarefas. As atividades neurais foram medidas em F3, F4, C3, Cz, C4, P3 e P4 de acordo com o sistema internacional 10-20. Os diferentes fluxos de ...

Este protocolo descreve como eletroencefalografia sincronizada, eletrocardiografia e registros comportamentais foram capturados de díades bebê-cuidador em um ambiente doméstico.

Prior hyperscanning studies that record the brain activities of caregivers and children concurrently have primarily been conducted within the confines of ...

Nossa pesquisa tem como objetivo estudar como as interações sociais entre bebês e cuidadores podem impactar a aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento do bebê. Desenvolvemos um protocolo abrangente de hipervarredura para capturar registros sincronizados de EEG, ECG e comportamentais de díades bebê-cuidador durante tarefas de brincadeiras interativas na casa da família. Ao contrário dos protocolos de hipervarredura anteriores, que foram conduzidos principalmente em ambientes de laboratório, nosso experimento é conduzido em casa.Um dos principais desafios experimentais é equilibrar a necessidade de padronização entre os ambientes domésticos, o que pode limitar a validade ecológica, com a flexibilidade necessária para promover interações naturalísticas entre os participantes. Este protocolo oferece insights exclusivos sobre como abordar possíveis problemas e considerações críticas sobre a configuração experimental, tarefas e coleta de dados em ambientes domésticos. Além disso, nosso protocolo fornece uma demonstração detalhada do design e configuração da sincronização multimodal de dados de EEG, ECG, vídeo e áudio em uma única linha do tempo.

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Home-Based EEG Hyperscanning for Infant-Caregiver Social Interactions

514 visualizações.  Nanyang Technological University. Nossa pesquisa tem como objetivo estudar como as interações sociais entre bebês e cuidadores podem impactar a aprendizagem e o desenvolvimento do bebê. Desenvolvemos um protocolo abrangente de hipervarredura para capturar registros sincronizados de EEG, ECG e comportamentais de díades bebê-cuidador durante tarefas de brincadeiras interativas na casa da família. Ao contrário dos protocolos de hipervarredura anteriores, que foram conduzidos principalmente em ambientes de laboratório, n...

Vídeo: Autor em destaque: capturando interações bebê-cuidador por meio da coleta de dados multimodais sincronizados

Prior hyperscanning studies that record the brain activities of caregivers and children concurrently have primarily been conducted within the confines of the laboratory, thus limiting the generalizability of results to real-life settings. Here, a comprehensive protocol for capturing synchronized electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and behavioral recordings from infant-caregiver dyads during various interactive tasks at home is proposed. This protocol demonstrates how to synchronize the different data streams and report EEG data retention rates and quality checks. Additionally, critical issues and possible solutions with respect to the experimental setup, tasks, and data collection in home settings are discussed. The protocol is not limited to infant-caregiver dyads but can be applied to various dyadic constellations. Overall, we demonstrate the flexibility of EEG hyperscanning setups, which allow experiments to be conducted outside of the laboratory to capture participants' brain activities in more ecologically valid environmental settings. Yet, movement and other types of artifacts still constrain the experimental tasks that can be performed in the home setting.

This protocol describes how synchronized electroencephalography, electrocardiography, and behavioral recordings were captured from infant-caregiver dyads in a home setting.

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Experiment Preparation at the Participant&#39;s Home for Home-Based Electroencephalography (EEG) Hyperscanning

To begin, put on gloves before handling the gel. Fill two syringes with gel using blunt tips for the passive electrodes and two syringes using finer tips for the active electrodes. Next, prepare two square pieces of masking tape for the electrocardiogram, or ECG electrodes, one for an infant and another for an adult.After removing the gloves, turn on all laptops. Attach the EEG dongles to the respective laptops and confirm that the recording software is running. Then, connect the adult and infant amplifiers to the EEG recording software on the respective laptops via a wireless connection.Ensure that both amplifiers have the same trigger port settings. Mount each of the three camcorders on a tripod and adjust them to ensure they can consistently capture the participants faces. Then, place the infant's high chair and the caregiver's chair at the edge of their table so that they face each other at an angle visible to the camcorders.

Preparação do experimento na casa do participante para hipervarredura de eletroencefalografia (EEG) domiciliar

Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) Sensor Application for the Caregiver for Home-Based EEG Hyperscanning

To begin, store the amplifier for the caregiver in the back pocket of the EEG cap to minimize cable movement and reduce EEG noise. Before applying the cap, check that the amplifier is securely stored and connected. With gloves on and after obtaining the caregiver's permission, clean the caregiver's forehead using alcohol swabs containing 70%isopropyl alcohol.Part the hair on both sides at the top of the ear following the natural hairline to expose the caregiver's ear. To measure the caregiver's head circumference, place the measuring tape around the nasion over the crest of the inion and between left and right dragus. Now using a crown like hand gesture, stretch the EEG cap from the inside.Start placing the cap from the caregiver's forehead towards the back of their head. Then hold the straps without releasing the cap. Pull them down towards the chin and fasten the hook and loop ends.Remove any bangs or strands of hair from the caregiver's face to avoid discomfort or vision obstruction. Then smooth down the cap gently to ensure close contact of the electrodes with the scalp and to eliminate any wrinkles on the cap. Next, place the measuring tape over the electrodes at the midline and measure the distance from the nasion to the inion.Adjust the cap using the scrunch and release method if necessary. Then measure the distance between the left and right dragus to ensure that the CZ electrode is at the midpoint of this measurement. Begin by applying gel to the reference and ground electrodes then proceed to gel the remaining electrodes starting with those at the back.When applying gel to the caregiver, use a syringe with a longer, finer tip. Insert the syringe's tip into the electrode opening, and use the bottom curve to part the hair. Dispense small amounts of gel while withdrawing the syringe.While applying gel to the passive infant cap electrodes, fill all electrode openings with gel and then use the cotton tips to part the hair in a gentle left to right motion. To improve electrode contact, use light as an impedance reference guide or refer to EEG recording software readings. After achieving low impedance on all EEG electrodes, clean the soft area under the participant's left collarbone with alcohol wipes.Attach circular tape to the bottom of the ECG electrode and apply enough gel to cover the electrodes well. Place the electrode on the soft area under the left clavicle and secure it with white masking tape over the sensor.

Aplicação de sensor de eletroencefalograma (EEG) e eletrocardiograma (ECG) para o cuidador de hipervarredura de EEG domiciliar

Sensor Streams Synchronization of Electroencephalography (EEG), Electrocardiography (ECG) in Natural Settings for Caregiver-Child Interaction Studies

After arranging the necessary setup for home-based EEG hyper scanning, prepare the caregiver for the procedure. Then, attach the microphone receiver to its respective camcorder to automatically synchronize the video and audio. Attach the microphone transmitter to the collar of the caregiver's top and to the infant's vest.After ensuring that the cameras are positioned to capture the LED light signal from the trigger box in the room, start recording on all three camcorders. Initiate the EEG recording on the laptop and the amplifier for both the infant and the caregiver. Using the 2.5 millimeter jack, connect both amplifiers to the trigger box, ensuring a tight connection.Execute long presses on the push button as a noticeable difference in marker appearance is only evident with long presses. Verify that the LED signal from the trigger box is visible in the recordings of all cameras. Check for simultaneous markers in the ongoing EEG recordings on the laptop.After that, detach the amplifiers from the trigger box setup. While conducting the experimental tasks, ensure that all experimenters are hidden from the infant's view throughout the experiment to avoid distractions. One experimenter should stay nearby with the recording laptops to intervene if any sensor streaming issues arise.Stop recording on the camcorders, EEG software, and amplifier. Then, turn off the amplifier and detach it from the cap. Afterward, carefully remove the ECG tapes and electrodes, starting with the caregiver.If necessary, assist the caregiver in removing the infant's ECG. Then, unfasten the hook and loop ends of the cap. Peel the cap off backward and turn it inside out.Clean the gel residue from the infant's head with baby wipes before proceeding to remove the caregiver's cap.

Sincronização de fluxos de sensores de eletroencefalografia (EEG), eletrocardiografia (ECG) em ambientes naturais para estudos de interação cuidador-criança