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Abstract

Medicine

Amplitude-Integrated EEG in Infants at Risk of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Feasibility Study in Road and Air Transport in Western Australia

Published: June 21st, 2024

DOI:

10.3791/66825

1Government of Western Australia, Child and Adolescent Health Service, 2Newborn Emergency Transport Service Western Australia (NETS WA), 3Perth Children's Hospital, 4University of Bristol, 5St Michael's Hospital, 6Coombe Hospital, 7Children's Health Ireland, 8Telethon Kids Institute, 9King Edward Memorial Hospital, 10University of Western Australia

Abstract

Infants at risk of HIE require early identification and initiation of therapeutic hypothermia (TH). Earlier treatment with TH is associated with better outcomes. aEEG is frequently used when making the decision whether to commence TH. As this is often limited to tertiary centers, TH may be delayed if the infant requires transport to a center that provides it. We aimed to provide a method for the application of amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) and to determine the feasibility of acquiring clinically meaningful information during transport. All infants ≥35 weeks, at risk of HIE at referral, were eligible for inclusion. Scalp electrodes were placed in the C3-C4; P3-P4 position on the infant's scalp and connected to the aEEG amplifier. The aEEG amplifier was, in turn, connected to a clinical tablet computer with EEG software to collect and analyze aEEG information. Recordings were reviewed by the chief principal investigator and two independent reviewers (blinded) for background trace and artifact. Predefined criteria for data quality were set to movement artifacts and software impedance notifications. Surveys were completed by healthcare staff and parents for acceptability and ease of use.

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Keywords Amplitude integrated EEG

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