SSM Health in Southern Illinois has introduced new technology designed to help medical teams detect seizures more quickly and improve neurological care for critically ill patients.
The health system has implemented the Ceribell System, an FDA-cleared electroencephalography, or EEG, technology that uses advanced computer technology to monitor brain activity and identify potential seizures.
SSM Health says it is the first healthcare provider in the region to offer the technology, allowing medical teams to monitor patients at the bedside and receive near real-time information about brain activity.
The system is especially useful in detecting non-convulsive seizures, which often occur without visible symptoms and can be difficult to diagnose. These seizures are commonly associated with strokes, brain injuries, cardiac arrest and sepsis.
Without prompt treatment, non-convulsive seizures can lead to serious neurological complications, including long-term cognitive impairment and an increased risk of death.
SSM Health Southern Illinois Hospitals President Damon Harbison said timely diagnosis can make a significant difference in patient outcomes. He said the new technology will allow medical teams to identify potential seizures and begin appropriate treatment sooner.
The technology may also reduce the need to transfer patients to other hospitals for specialized neurological evaluations.
SSM Health officials emphasize that the Ceribell System does not replace conventional EEG monitoring but serves as an additional tool for evaluating critically ill patients.
Additional information about SSM Health’s neurological care services is available at ssmhealth.com.