Analysis of electrode performance on amplitude integrated electroencephalography in neonates: evaluation of a new electrode aCUP-E vs. liquid gel electrodes

• Authors: Albert Fabregat-Sanjuan1,2*Ángel Rodríguez-Ballabriga1Agnès Rigo-Vidal1,2Rosa Pàmies-Vilà3Susana Larrosa-Capaces2Vanesa Rius-Costa2Vicenç Pascual-Rubio2

• Publication date: October 2024

• Conclusion:  aCUP-E electrodes outperform commercial liquid gel electrodes in impedance stability, electrode survival, and recording quality. These results suggest that aCUP-E electrodes could significantly enhance aEEG utilization in diagnosing and treating neonatal brain conditions in NICUs. Future improvements to the aCUP-E electrode may further reduce artifacts and increase electrode longevity, potentially leading to a significant improvement in neonatal brain monitoring by means of aEEG.

• Authors: Albert Fabregat-Sanjuan, Rosa Pàmies-Vilà, Agnès Rigo-Vidal, Vicenç Pascual-Rubio

• Publication date: August 2023

• Conclusion: The study showed that the EPlacement device improves accuracy, reduces time, and is easy to use compared to the conventional method of electrode marking. The EPlacement method can facilitate the complex task of electrode marking and ultimately contribute to improved patient outcomes. It has the potential to be widely accepted and implemented in clinical practice.