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A New Method of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring by EEG Power Spectrum Analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

Hui Chen ,
Jian Wang ,
Sizhong Mao ,
Weiwei Dong  and
Hao Yang
Hui Chen
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University
Jian Wang*
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University
Sizhong Mao
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University
Weiwei Dong
Affiliation:
Second Affiliated Hospital, Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University
Hao Yang
Affiliation:
College of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing China
*
Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China. Email: jian.wx@163.com
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Abstract

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Objectives:

To investigate the feasibility of Electroencephalogram (EEG) power spectrum analysis as a noninvasive method for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP).

Methods:

The EEG signals were recorded in 62 patients (70 cases) with central nervous system (CNS) disorders in our hospital. By using self-designed software, EEG power spectrum analysis was conducted and pressure index (PI) was calculated automatically. Intracranial pressure was measured by lumbar puncture (LP).

Results:

We found a significant negative correlation between PI and ICP (r = -0.849, p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

The PI obtained from EEG analysis is correlated with ICP. Analysis of specific parameters from EEG power spectrum might reflect the ICP.

Type
Original Article
Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 39 , Issue 4 , July 2012 , pp. 483 - 487
Copyright
Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2012

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