Abstract
Objective To compare long-term electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings of standard collodion-applied scalp disk electrodes (SDEs) with newly developed subdermal wire electrodes (SWEs) in comatose intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods Ten comatose ICU patients had simultaneous recordings from 8 active SDEs and 8 active SWE for >24 h. The timing and number of 60 Hz and other electrode artifacts were compared for each set of electrodes by an EEGer who read the recordings in a blinded manner. Results Sixty Hertz artifact was seen in 16 of 80 SDE and one of 80 SWEs within the first 6 h ( P=0.0002). Large, persistent artifacts occurred in 30/80 SDE and 8 of 80 SWE ( P=0.0001). Motion artifact with chest physiotherapy was more common in SWEs. Conclusions SWE are less susceptible to artifacts and are more suitable for the long-term EEG monitoring in ICU. Significance This is the first controlled study that demonstrates the superiority of SWEs compared to SDEs in an ICU population.
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