Ascension Genesys Hospital using new technology to optimize care of critically ill patients – Grand Blanc View – Grandblancview

By ohtadmin | on February 24, 2022

GRAND BLANC There are patients in the hospital who dont have the traditional types of movements that are consistent with seizures.

The harmful brain patterns related to non-convulsive seizure activity have no outward clinical signs and can only be diagnosed using EEG. With this new technology, clinicians have immediate access to EEG information for triaging at-risk patients in just a few minutes and for on-going automatic monitoring and immediate feedback on treatment effectiveness.

This new response program is vital in the intensive care unit and the emergency department, says Alan Janssen, DO, medical director of Emergency Medicine at Ascension Genesys Hospital. The technologys ease of use, reliability and timely response ensures the highest-quality standard of care for our patients.

The Rapid Response EEG system was developed so that patients at risk of seizure can be triaged more quickly. The device consists of a simple headband, pocket-sized recorder with intuitive software, and an online portal for remote viewing. The software provides 24/7 EEG monitoring and instantaneous alert for brain patterns which allows the physician to assess response to treatment and optimize care, all in real-time.

The Rapid Response EEG device is an essential tool to speed up the identification and treatment in acutely ill patients with seizures, said Mouaz Sbei, MD, neurologist and medical director for the stroke program at Ascension Genesys Hospital. This technology provides the opportunity to identify seizures in as little as five minutes in patients whose seizure status is unclear, instead of within hours such as with a conventional EEG. The sooner we can identify a patients status, the sooner we can start treatment. This time difference is critical, as research indicates that patients have a chance for a better outcome medically when treatment is administered in a timely manner.

The technology will be used in the emergency department and intensive care unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital and represents their continuous commitment to raise the bar in neurological care and treatment. G.G.

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