Real-time Interpretation of EEG Signals for Consciousness State Assessment

Jingming  GONG; Linfeng  Sui; Ran Zhang; Boning Li; Chengyuan Shen; Jianting Cao

doi:10.24297/ijct.v23i.9541

Authors

Jingming GONG Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan
Linfeng Sui Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan
Ran Zhang Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan
Boning Li Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan
Chengyuan Shen Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan
Prof.Cao Graduate School of Engineering, Saitama Institute of Technology, Fukaya City, Saitama, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/ijct.v23i.9541

Keywords:

EEG, TTEMD, ApEn, Brain death diagnosis, Real-time system

Abstract

Assessing the level of consciousness is critical in clinical practice, especially for patients with traumatic brain injuries
or those in a coma or vegetative state. Traditional methods like the Glasgow Coma Scale have limitations, such as
inter-observer variability and low sensitivity. In recent years, electroencephalography (EEG) has emerged as a promising
approach for assessing consciousness, offering non-invasive, real-time monitoring of brain activity. In this study, we propose a real-time analysis system for assessing consciousness levels using a portable EEG device. Our system analyzes EEG signals and provides valuable insights into consciousness levels, enabling prompt clinical interventions. The real-time nature of our system allows for continuous monitoring and immediate assessment of consciousness levels. Compared to traditional methods, our system offers advantages in terms of real-time functionality, providing a comprehensive evaluation of consciousness. Through extensive experiments using real patient data, our system
demonstrates its value as a valuable tool for assessing consciousness levels in clinical practice. It offers healthcare professionals an efficient and reliable method for evaluating consciousness.

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