Automated seizure detection systems in the newborn

Abstract

Electrographic seizures are an important manifestation of cerebral pathology in the newborn. Over the last few decades, automated seizure detection systems have been devised in order to assist the clinician's review. Basic principles and approaches of systems applied to the newborn, using multiple channels are compared. The application of a system using two channels of electroencephalography with amplitude-integrated electroencephalography monitoring in the newborn is also described. Newer and novel approaches to automated seizure detection are also discussed.