Frequently Asked Questions
What is the value of the BraiNet® in the ICU (Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal)?
We have 9 BraiNet® sizes available to fit ANY size head from 25cm circumference for the neonatal ICU (NICU) to 62cm for the adult ICU patients. The non-latex elastic straps and chin strap comfortably stretch to the patients head size while maintaining accurate inter-electrode distances.
BraiNet® templates eliminate the need to measure the head and mark electrode placement locations.
Saves valuable technologist time – measuring/marking takes approximately 15 minutes – attaching the BraiNet® correctly takes approximately 1 minute!
No need for collodion or special ventilation.
No need for removal with acetone or collodion remover
Because BraiNet® templates are color-coded, it is easy for medical professionals caring for the patient to attach the BraiNet®/electrodes for the "stat" study.
Color-coded electrode locations make it easy to replace electrodes when an EEG technologist is not available.
The BraiNet® more than pay for itself by saving technologist on-call and overtime costs to set-up a "stat" EEG or replace electrodes following CT/MRI.
The BraiNet® and electrodes can safely stay on the patient for the duration of the study – from minutes to weeks.
The low price of the BraiNet® is more than made up by cost savings from ICU/cEEG monitoring – reducing length of stays and improving patient outcomes.
What is the value of the BraiNet® in the ER or ANY hospital location?
Fast/accurate EEG availability for the "STAT" EEG = better patient care. The BraiNet® facilitates the set-up solution.
Color-coded method allows EEG technologists, assistants or other medical professionals to quickly and accurately initiate the EEG in time to make a difference in the patients' management and outcome.
Keep it on! – We designed the BraiNet® to be attached in the ER and if the patient is admitted – the BraiNet® AND electrodes can stay in place during transport to the ICU and can safely stay on the patient for days to weeks during ICU/cEEG monitoring. This option eliminates the need to unhook/rehook the electrodes – a huge timesaver!
Originally designed for use in the ER, the disposable BraiNet® works well for TBI patients with scalp wounds.
Use ANY EEG electrode – disks, subdermal needles, subdermal wires.
Completely disposable – a must in the ER/ICU setting – eliminates the need to clean/sterilize – eliminates the potential for cross infection.
What is the value of the BraiNet® in the Neurodiagnostic/Polysomnography or Neurofeedback Lab?
BraiNet® templates eliminate the need to measure the head and mark electrode placement locations.
Saves valuable technologist time – measuring/marking takes approximately 15 minutes – attaching the BraiNet® correctly takes approximately 1 minute!
So easy – an EEG Tech Assistant can use it to ensure fast/accurate electrode placement.
Can be used with ANY EEG electrode.
What is the value of the BraiNet® in the Patient's Home – AEEG and Sleep Studies?
Ideal for EEG set-up – saves valuable set-up time for the technologist or the assistant doing the set-up.
No need to measure/mark the head.
No need for collodion or special ventilation – EC2 Cream (Grass-Astromed) is a good collodion alternative.
No need for removal with acetone or collodion remover – EC2 is water-soluble.
The BraiNet® template helps hold the electrodes in place for these overnight or multi-day studies.
Because it is "one patient use" the patient can disconnect themselves at home by cutting the disposable electrodes – then they can get in the shower to remove the electrodes/BraiNet and discard them. Patients LOVE this feature. They can then return the recorder and accessory items to the office/lab. This feature also eliminates the need to use a "timeslot" in the schedule for a staff member to remove electrodes.
How does the BraiNet® differ from other EEG headgear?
The patented FDA cleared BraiNet® is a unique solution for EEG set-up. It is the only color-coded system designed for EEG set-up in ANY setting: Any ICU, ER or patient room, the neurodiagnostic, sleep or neurofeedback lab, the physicians office, or the patient's home.
The BraiNet® is not a solid cap – the adjustable straps can work around scalp wounds and indwelling monitors – i.e.: ICP monitors, craniotomy incisions, endotracheal tubes, tracheotomies and cervical colors.
The BraiNet® is constructed with non-latex elastic.
The color-coded methodology allows for fast/easy/accurate set-up by a credentialed technologist, technologist assistant or other medical professional.
The BraiNet® is safe and comfortable for the patient for overnight studies or for long-term studies lasting days to weeks – without skin breakdown.
The BraiNet® can be used with ANY EEG electrode - disk, subdermal needle or subdermal wire.
BraiNet® matching color-coded disk, subdermal needle or subdermal wire electrodes are available including MRI/CT friendly models.
The BraiNet® is FDA cleared as a "one-patient-use" device – eliminating the risk of transferring infection.