Development of a prototype for neonatal brain monitoring

Incereb has developed a novel EEG electrode scaffold, known as the butterfly device. This device will enable technicians to apply in minutes the internationality recognised montage for optimal neonatal EEG brain monitoring and seizure detection. The current state of the art requires the individual placement of up to 16 electrodes to the scalp after preparation of the skin using an abrasive gel. The purpose of this step is to separate the hair and remove a layer of skin cells thus reducing the impedance of the electrodes. In total, this procedure can take up to 40 minutes. In order for the Butterfly device to be fit for purpose this skin preparation must be a function of the device and should occur as the device is being placed in-situ by the technician.