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Yan K, Tang LK, Xiao FF, Zhang P, Cheng GQ, Wang LS, Lu CM, Ge MM, Hu LY, Zhou YF, Xiao TT, Xu Y, Yin ZQ, Yan GF, Lu GP, Li Q, Zhou WH. Brain development in newborns and infants after ECMO. World J Pediatr 2024; 20:556-568. [PMID: 38238638 PMCID: PMC11239726 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-023-00768-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) not only significantly improves survival rates in severely ill neonates but also is associated with long-term neurodevelopmental issues. To systematically review the available literature on the neurodevelopmental outcomes of neonates and infants who have undergone ECMO treatment, with a focus on motor deficits, cognitive impairments, sensory impairments, and developmental delays. This review aims to understand the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors for these problems and to explore current nursing care and management strategies. DATA SOURCES A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science using a wide array of keywords and phrases pertaining to ECMO, neonates, infants, and various facets of neurodevelopment. The initial screening involved reviewing titles and abstracts to exclude irrelevant articles, followed by a full-text assessment of potentially relevant literature. The quality of each study was evaluated based on its research methodology and statistical analysis. Moreover, citation searches were conducted to identify potentially overlooked studies. Although the focus was primarily on neonatal ECMO, studies involving children and adults were also included due to the limited availability of neonate-specific literature. RESULTS About 50% of neonates post-ECMO treatment exhibit varying degrees of brain injury, particularly in the frontal and temporoparietal white matter regions, often accompanied by neurological complications. Seizures occur in 18%-23% of neonates within the first 24 hours, and bleeding events occur in 27%-60% of ECMO procedures, with up to 33% potentially experiencing ischemic strokes. Although some studies suggest that ECMO may negatively impact hearing and visual development, other studies have found no significant differences; hence, the influence of ECMO remains unclear. In terms of cognitive, language, and intellectual development, ECMO treatment may be associated with potential developmental delays, including lower composite scores in cognitive and motor functions, as well as potential language and learning difficulties. These studies emphasize the importance of early detection and intervention of potential developmental issues in ECMO survivors, possibly necessitating the implementation of a multidisciplinary follow-up plan that includes regular neuromotor and psychological evaluations. Overall, further multicenter, large-sample, long-term follow-up studies are needed to determine the impact of ECMO on these developmental aspects. CONCLUSIONS The impact of ECMO on an infant's nervous system still requires further investigation with larger sample sizes for validation. Fine-tuned management, comprehensive nursing care, appropriate patient selection, proactive monitoring, nutritional support, and early rehabilitation may potentially contribute to improving the long-term outcomes for these infants.
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- Kai Yan
- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
- Kunming Medical University Affiliated Dehong Hospital, Dehong, Yunnan, China
- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Kunming Medical University Affiliated Dehong Hospital, Dehong, Yunnan, China
- Graduate School, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, The Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Neonatology, Children Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China.
- Key Laboratory of Neonatology, National Health Care Commission, Shanghai, China.
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Van S, Lam V, Patel K, Humphries A, Siddiqi J. Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Articles. Cureus 2023; 15:e46497. [PMID: 37927719 PMCID: PMC10624560 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Propofol-related infusion syndrome (PRIS) is a rare, yet life-threatening sequelae to prolonged administration of the anesthetic propofol in mechanically intubated patients. The condition is characterized by progressive multi-system organ failure and eventual mortality; of note, the predominant characteristics of PRIS involve but are not limited to cardiovascular impairment and collapse, metabolic and lactic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, hyperkalemia, and acute renal failure. While potent or extended doses of propofol have been found to be the primary precipitating factor of this condition, others such as age, critical illness, steroid therapy, and hyperlipidemia have been discovered to play a role as well. This bibliometric analysis was done to reflect the current relevance and understanding of PRIS in recent literature. The SCOPUS database was utilized to conduct a search for articles with keywords "propofol infusion syndrome" and "propofol syndrome" from February 24, 2001, until April 16, 2023, with parameters for article title, citation number, citation per year, author, institution, publishing journal, and country of origin. PRIS was first defined in 1990, just a year after its approval by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a sedative-hypnotic. Since then, interest in PRIS slowly rose up to 13 publications per year in 2013. Seven papers on the topic were published in Critical Care Medicine, six in Neurocritical Care, and four in Anesthesia. The most common institutions were Mayo Clinic, Northeastern University, and Tufts Medical Center. To our knowledge, this is the first bibliometric analysis to evaluate the most influential publications about PRIS. A majority of the research is case-based, possibly owing to the rarity of the condition. Our research suggests that confounding factors outside the precipitating dosage of propofol may be implicated in the onset and progression of PRIS. This study could therefore bring renewed interest to the topic and lead to additional research focused on fully understanding the pathophysiology of PRIS in order to promote the development of novel diagnostics and treatment.
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- Sophie Van
- Anesthesiology, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Anesthesiology, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Anesthesiology, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Moreno Valley, USA
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Beaty S, Rosenthal N, Gayle J, Dongre P, Ricchetti-Masterson K, Rhoney DH. Epidemiology and injectable antiseizure medication treatment patterns of seizure patients treated in United States hospitals. Front Neurol 2022; 13:941775. [PMID: 36172031 PMCID: PMC9510892 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.941775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to examine the epidemiology of seizures, clinical outcomes, and antiseizure medication treatment patterns among seizure patients treated in United States hospitals. Design A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using data from a large geographically diverse hospital discharge database. Setting 860 acute care hospitals in the United States. Participants Patients aged ≥18 years with an outpatient emergency department or inpatient visit between 1 July 2016–31 December 2019 were included. Intervention None. Main outcomes and measures Key outcomes included prevalence of seizure, seizure type, admission point of origin, intensive care unit admission, discharge status, and injectable antiseizure medication utilization. Seizures were identified by the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes. Results Among 36,598,627 unique emergency department outpatients (72,372,464 outpatient visits) and 16,543,592 unique inpatients (24,923,489 inpatient admissions) analyzed, seizure was present in 2.1% of outpatients (1.87% of outpatient visits) and 4.9% of inpatients (4.8% of inpatient admissions). In overall seizure patients, 49.1% were unclassified, 4.4% had generalized onset, 2.9% had focal onset, and 42.8% were categorized as other (including 38.5% with convulsion). Among seizure-associated inpatient admissions, <1% were transferred directly from skilled nursing facility or other long-term care facilities but 22.7% were discharged to such facilities. Nearly a third (31%) of all inpatients were admitted to ICU. About 88.3% of patients with injectable ASM use had monotherapy, 4.6% had polytherapy with 1 day or multiple non-consecutive days of overlap, and 7.0% had polytherapy with ≥2 consecutive days of overlap. The percentage of patients with no step down to any oral ASM ranged between 34.0–57.0%. Conclusions Seizures affect a substantial number of hospital-based emergency department outpatient and inpatient encounters and are associated with poor clinical outcomes and significant healthcare burden. Concomitant use of injectable ASMs is uncommon and a high percentage of IV ASM users with a diagnosis of seizure had no step down to oral therapy. Relevance The study findings may inform clinicians and hospital decision makers about current clinical practice and burden of seizures and identify areas to improve overall outcomes for patients with seizures.
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- Silky Beaty
- UCB Pharma, Smyrna, GA, United States
- *Correspondence: Silky Beaty
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- PINC AI™ Applied Sciences, Premier Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
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- PINC AI™ Applied Sciences, Premier Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
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- UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Chung C, Abboud K. Targeting the androgen receptor signaling pathway in advanced prostate cancer. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2022; 79:1224-1235. [PMID: 35390118 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxac105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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DISCLAIMER In an effort to expedite the publication of articles related to the COVID-19 pandemic, AJHP is posting these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. PURPOSE This article summarizes current androgen receptor (AR)-directed therapies that have received regulatory approval for the treatment of advanced prostate adenocarcinoma (herein referred to as prostate cancer, PC). SUMMARY PC is an androgen-dependent malignancy in which ligands including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone bind to AR, initiating androgen-AR complex translocation to the nucleus followed by AR-mediated transcription of target genes. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), including gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists with or without AR antagonists (antiandrogens), GnRH antagonists, or bilateral orchiectomy, forms the backbone of treatment for patients with metastatic castration-naive PC and/or castration-resistant PC (CRPC). ADT is also an option for high-risk, early-stage PC after prostatectomy and/or radiation. While ADT is often very effective as initial therapy, resistance ultimately develops despite suppression of gonadal and/or adrenal androgens, leading to CRCPC, which is characterized by mechanisms such as reactivation of the AR signaling pathway, AR overexpression, and gene mutations in the ligand-binding domain of AR that lead to disease progression, resulting in increased symptom burden and ultimately death. However, disease in patients with CRPC is still dependent on androgen signaling, and these patients continue on ADT to maintain a castrate level of serum testosterone. Novel hormonal therapies including agents that target AR directly (eg, AR antagonists) are often added to ADT in this setting. Targeting the AR signaling pathway led to the development of second-generation AR antagonists, examples of which include enzalutamide, apalutamide, and darolutamide. These agents do not exhibit partial agonism or possess a higher affinity for AR and are not postulated to improve survival outcomes relative to their first-generation counterparts for patients with CRPC. Lastly, the emergence of ADT, including second-generation AR antagonists, has led to the development of supportive care for treatment-related adverse effects. CONCLUSION Major advances have been made in targeting the AR signaling pathway in patients with advanced PC. Further studies are warranted to identify the optimal sequencing of therapies to maximize treatment benefit. Mitigation of treatment-related adverse effects presents new opportunities to advance clinical pharmacy practice.
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Lee K, Klein P, Dongre P, Choi EJ, Rhoney DH. Intravenous Brivaracetam in the Management of Acute Seizures in the Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review. J Intensive Care Med 2022; 37:1133-1145. [PMID: 35306914 PMCID: PMC9393655 DOI: 10.1177/08850666211073598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Clinical considerations for drug treatment of acute seizures involve
variables such as safety, tolerability, drug-drug interactions, dosage,
route of administration, and alterations in pharmacokinetics because of
critical illness. Therapy options that are easily and quickly administered
without dilution, well tolerated, and effective are needed for the treatment
of acute seizures. The objective of this review is to focus on the clinical
considerations relating to the use of intravenous brivaracetam (IV BRV) for
the treatment of acute seizures in the hospital, focusing on critically ill
patients. Methods This was a scoping literature review of PubMed from inception to April 13,
2021, and search of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2021 Annual
Meeting website for English language publications/conference abstracts
reporting the results of IV BRV use in hospitalized patients, particularly
in the critical care setting. Outcomes of interest relating to the clinical
pharmacology, safety, tolerability, efficacy, and effectiveness of IV BRV
were reviewed and are discussed. Results Twelve studies were included for analysis. One study showed that plasma
concentrations of IV BRV 15 min after the first dose were similar between
patients receiving IV BRV as bolus or infusion. IV BRV was generally well
tolerated in patients with acute seizures in the hospital setting, with a
low incidence of individual TEAEs classified as behavioral disorders. IV BRV
demonstrated efficacy and effectiveness and had a rapid onset, with clinical
and electrophysiological improvement in seizures observed within minutes.
Although outside of the approved label, findings from several studies
suggest that IV BRV reduces seizures and is generally well tolerated in
patients with status epilepticus. Conclusions IV BRV shows effectiveness, and is generally well tolerated in the management
of acute seizures in hospitalized patients where rapid administration is
needed, representing a clinically relevant antiseizure medication for
potential use in the critical care setting.
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- Kiwon Lee
- Department of Neurology, Division of Stroke and Critical Care, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 12287Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 15521UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Beaty S, Rosenthal NA, Gayle J, Dongre P, Ricchetti-Masterson K. Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Intravenous Brivaracetam Compared With Levetiracetam for the Treatment of Seizures in United States Hospitals. Front Neurol 2021; 12:760855. [PMID: 34912285 PMCID: PMC8667030 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.760855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Seizures are common among hospitalized patients. Levetiracetam (LEV), a synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) ligand, is a common intravenous (IV) anti-seizure medication option in hospitals. Brivaracetam (BRV), a selective SV2A ligand for treatment of focal seizures in patients ≥16 years, has greater binding affinity, higher lipophilicity, and faster brain entry than IV LEV. Differences in clinical outcomes and associated costs between IV BRV and IV LEV in treating hospitalized patients with seizure remain unknown. Objectives: To compare the clinical outcomes, costs, and healthcare resource utilization between patients with seizure treated with IV BRV and those with IV LEV within hospital setting. Design/Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using chargemaster data from 210 United States hospitals in Premier Healthcare Database. Adult patients (age ≥18 years) treated intravenously with LEV or BRV (with or without BZD) and a seizure discharge diagnosis between July 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019 were included. The cohorts were propensity score-matched 4:1 on baseline characteristics. Outcomes included intubation rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, length of stay (LOS), all-cause and seizure-related readmission, total hospitalization cost, and in-hospital mortality. A multivariable regression analysis was performed to determine the association between treatment and main outcomes adjusting for unbalanced confounders. Results: A total of 450 patients were analyzed (IV LEV, n = 360 vs. IV BRV, n = 90). Patients treated with IV BRV had lower crude prevalence of ICU admission (14.4 vs. 24.2%, P < 0.05), 30-day all-cause readmission (1.1 vs. 6.4%, P = 0.06), seizure-related 30-day readmission (0 vs. 4.2%, P < 0.05), similar mean total hospitalization costs ($13,715 vs. $13,419, P = 0.91), intubation (0 vs. 1.1%, P = 0.59), and in-hospital mortality (4.4 vs. 3.9%, P = 0.77). The adjusted odds for ICU admission (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.6; 95% confidence interval [CI]:0.31, 1.16; P = 0.13), 30-day all-cause readmission (aOR = 0.17; 95% CI:0.02, 1.24; P = 0.08), and in-hospital mortality (aOR = 1.15; 95% CI:0.37, 3.58, P = 0.81) were statistically similar between comparison groups. Conclusion: The use of IV BRV may provide an alternative to IV LEV for management of seizures in hospital setting due to lower or comparable prevalence of ICU admission, intubation, and 30-day seizure-related readmission. Additional studies with greater statistical power are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Premier Applied Sciences, Premier Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
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- Premier Applied Sciences, Premier Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
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Zhou Y, You J, Zhu F, Bragin A, Engel J, Li L. Automatic Electrophysiological Noise Reduction and Epileptic Seizure Detection for Stereoelectroencephalography. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021; 2021:107-112. [PMID: 34891250 DOI: 10.1109/embc46164.2021.9630651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The objective of this study was to develop a computational algorithm capable of locating artifacts and identifying epileptic seizures, which specifically implementing in clinical stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) recordings. Based on the nonstationary nature and broadband features of SEEG signals, a comprehensive strategy combined with the complex wavelet transform (CWT) and multi-layer thresholding method was implemented for both noise reduction and seizure detection. The artifacts removal pipeline integrated edge artifact removal, discrete spectrum analysis, and peak density evaluation. For automatic seizure detection, integrated power analysis and multi-dynamic thresholding were applied. The F1score was applied to evaluate overall performance of the algorithm. The algorithm was tested using expert-marked, double-blinded, clinical SEEG data from seven patients undergoing presurgical evaluation. This approach achieved the F1 score of 0.86 for noise reduction and 0.88 for seizure detection. This offline-approach method with minimum parameter tuning procedures and no prior information required, proved to be a feasible and solid solution for clinical SEEG data evaluation. Moreover, the algorithm can be improved with additional tuning and implemented with machine learning postprocessing pipelines.
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Eskioglou E, Iaquaniello C, Alvarez V, Rüegg S, Schindler K, Rossetti AO, Oddo M. Electroencephalography of mechanically ventilated patients at high risk of delirium. Acta Neurol Scand 2021; 144:296-302. [PMID: 33950516 PMCID: PMC8453526 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Objective Neurophysiological exploration of ICU delirium is limited. Here, we examined EEG characteristics of medical‐surgical critically ill patients with new‐onset altered consciousness state at high risk for ICU delirium. Materials and methods Pre‐planned analysis of non‐neurological mechanically ventilated medical‐surgical ICU subjects, who underwent a prospective multicenter randomized, controlled EEG study (NCT03129438, April 2017–November 2018). EEG characteristics, according to the 2012 ACNS nomenclature, included background activity, rhythmic periodic patterns/epileptic activity, amplitude, frequency, stimulus‐induced discharges, triphasic waves, reactivity, and NREM sleep. We explored EEG findings in delirious versus non‐delirious patients, specifically focusing on the presence of burst‐suppression and rhythmic periodic patterns (ictal‐interictal continuum), and ictal activity. Results We analyzed 91 patients (median age, 66 years) who underwent EEG because of new‐onset altered consciousness state at a median 5 days from admission; 42 patients developed delirium (46%). Burst‐suppression (10 vs 0%, p = .02), rhythmic/periodic patterns (43% vs 22%, p = .03) and epileptiform activity (7 vs 0%, p = .05) were more frequent in delirious versus non‐delirious patients. The presence of at least one of these abnormal EEG findings (32/91 patients; 35%) was associated with a significant increase in the likelihood of delirium (42 vs 15%, p = .006). Cumulative dose of sedatives and analgesics, as well as all other EEG characteristics, did not differ significantly between the two groups. Conclusion In mechanically ventilated non‐neurological critically ill patients with new‐onset alteration of consciousness, EEG showing burst‐suppression, rhythmic or periodic patterns, or seizures/status epilepticus indicate an increased risk of ICU delirium.
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- Elissavet Eskioglou
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
- School of Medicine and Surgery University of Milan Monza Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
- Department of Neurology Hôpital du Valais Sion Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology University Hospital Basel and University of Basel Basel Switzerland
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- Sleep‐Wake‐Epilepsy‐Center Department of Neurology, Inselspital Bern University Hospital University of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine University Hospital (CHUV) and University of Lausanne Lausanne Switzerland
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Schultz B, Krauß T, Schmidt M, Schultz M, Schneider A, Wiesner O, Schmidt JJ, Stahl K, David S, Hoeper MM, Busch M. High Incidence of Epileptiform Potentials During Continuous EEG Monitoring in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:613951. [PMID: 33842496 PMCID: PMC8032936 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.613951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: To analyze continuous 1- or 2-channel electroencephalograms (EEGs) of mechanically ventilated patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with regard to occurrence of epileptiform potentials. Design: Single-center retrospective analysis. Setting: Intensive care unit of Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. Patients: Critically ill COVID-19 patients who underwent continuous routine EEG monitoring (EEG monitor: Narcotrend-Compact M) during sedation. Measurements and Main Results: Data from 15 COVID-19 patients (11 men, four women; age: 19-75 years) were evaluated. Epileptiform potentials occurred in 10 of 15 patients (66.7%). Conclusions: The results of the evaluation regarding the occurrence of epileptiform potentials show that there is an unusually high percentage of cerebral involvement in patients with severe COVID-19. EEG monitoring can be used in COVID-19 patients to detect epileptiform potentials.
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- Barbara Schultz
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and German Centre of Lung Research (DZL), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.,Institute of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and German Centre of Lung Research (DZL), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Alessandri F, Badenes R, Bilotta F. Seizures and Sepsis: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:1041. [PMID: 33802419 PMCID: PMC7959335 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10051041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Patients with sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) can develop convulsive or nonconvulsive seizures. The cytokine storm and the overwhelming systemic inflammation trigger the electric circuits that promote seizures. Several neurologic symptoms, associated with this disease, range from mild consciousness impairment to coma. Focal or generalized convulsive seizures are frequent in sepsis, although nonconvulsive seizures (NCS) are often misdiagnosed and prevalent in SAE. In order to map the trigger zone in all patients that present focal or generalized seizures and also to detect NCS, EEG is indicated but continuous EEG (cEEG) is not very widespread; timing, duration, and efficacy of this tool are still unknown. The long-term risk of seizures in survivors is increased. The typical stepwise approach of seizures management begins with benzodiazepines and follows with anticonvulsants up to anesthetic drugs such as propofol or thiopental, which are able to induce burst suppression and interrupt the pathological electrical circuits. This narrative review discusses pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of seizures in sepsis.
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- Francesco Alessandri
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (F.B.)
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- Department Anesthesiology and Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care, Hospital Clinic Universitary, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (F.B.)
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Holleville M, Jacq G, Perier F, Fontaine C, Legriel S. Epileptic Seizures in Critically Ill Patients: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9072218. [PMID: 32668700 PMCID: PMC7408731 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9072218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Epileptic seizures in critically ill patients represent a major source of concern, because they are associated with significant mortality and morbidity rates. Despite recent advances that have enabled a better understanding of the global epidemiology of this entity, epileptic seizures in critically ill patients remain associated with a high degree of uncertainty and numerous questions remain unanswered. The present Special Issue aims to invite authors to contribute original research articles as well as review articles related to all aspects of epileptic seizures in critically ill patients, diagnosis, management, and outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mathilde Holleville
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine, Hôpital Beaujon, 100 Boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France;
- IctalGroup, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; (G.J.); (F.P.); (C.F.)
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- IctalGroup, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; (G.J.); (F.P.); (C.F.)
- Intensive Care Department, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, 177 rue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay CEDEX, France
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- IctalGroup, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; (G.J.); (F.P.); (C.F.)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, CHU Henri Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- IctalGroup, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; (G.J.); (F.P.); (C.F.)
- Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Hopital Paris Saint Joseph, 185 Rue Raymond Losserand, 75014 Paris, France
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- IctalGroup, 78150 Le Chesnay, France; (G.J.); (F.P.); (C.F.)
- Intensive Care Department, Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, 177 rue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay CEDEX, France
- UVSQ, INSERM, University Paris-Saclay, CESP, Team « PsyDev », 94800 Villejuif, France
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +33-139-638-839; Fax: +33-139-638-688
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Saab K, Dunnmon J, Ré C, Rubin D, Lee-Messer C. Weak supervision as an efficient approach for automated seizure detection in electroencephalography. NPJ Digit Med 2020; 3:59. [PMID: 32352037 PMCID: PMC7170880 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-020-0264-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Automated seizure detection from electroencephalography (EEG) would improve the quality of patient care while reducing medical costs, but achieving reliably high performance across patients has proven difficult. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) show promise in addressing this problem, but they are limited by a lack of large labeled training datasets. We propose using imperfect but plentiful archived annotations to train CNNs for automated, real-time EEG seizure detection across patients. While these weak annotations indicate possible seizures with precision scores as low as 0.37, they are commonly produced in large volumes within existing clinical workflows by a mixed group of technicians, fellows, students, and board-certified epileptologists. We find that CNNs trained using such weak annotations achieve Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUROC) values of 0.93 and 0.94 for pediatric and adult seizure onset detection, respectively. Compared to currently deployed clinical software, our model provides a 31% increase (18 points) in F1-score for pediatric patients and a 17% increase (11 points) for adult patients. These results demonstrate that weak annotations, which are sustainably collected via existing clinical workflows, can be leveraged to produce clinically useful seizure detection models.
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Affiliation(s)
- Khaled Saab
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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