A.I. powered electroencephalography device adopted at SSM Health in Baraboo

BARABOO, WIS. (CIVIC MEDIA) SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo is transforming neurological care for critically ill patients with the adoption of the Ceribell System, an FDA-cleared electroencephalography (E-lec-tro-en-ceph-a-LOG-ra-phy) (EEG) device powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Designed for rapid seizure detection and continuous monitoring, this technology enables hospital teams to quickly make critical treatment decisions and potentially provide better outcomes for patients at risk of non-convulsive seizures. SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo is the first SSM Health Wisconsin Region hospital to implement this technology.

A quarter of all critically ill neurologic patients are at high risk of seizures. Of those, 90% experience a type of seizure that shows no outward visible signs and can only be detected using EEG. These seizures occur without obvious symptoms, making them difficult to detect and often delaying treatment. Without prompt management with anti-seizure medication, non-convulsive seizures can become more difficult to manage. Like stroke, “time is brain” for seizures and prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical as treatment effectiveness declines with every hour of delay.

The Ceribell System includes an easy to apply headband, a portable recorder, and intuitive AI-driven software. Setup takes less than 10 minutes, giving clinicians immediate access to EEG data for timely, informed decision-making. A retrospective analysis found that compared to conventional EEG, initial assessment with Ceribell was associated with a median reduction of ICU stay by four days.

The Ceribell System does not replace conventional EEG monitoring but, is a complementary solution that enables expanded EEG coverage throughout the hospital.

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