Frederick Health integrates Artificial Intelligence to detect seizures in ICU patients

Frederick Health Hospital has introduced a portable brain monitoring system that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect seizures in critical care patients, reducing hours-long diagnoses to as little as five minutes. 

Historically, continuous EEG (electroencephalogram) has been used to monitor brain activity but has also been shown to delay diagnosis and critical care for several hours. It requires 24/7 coverage by specialized neurophysiologists and a complex, time-consuming setup. 

The new AI-powered system has removed those barriers, allowing ICU nurses and physicians to act within minutes. The device applies an advanced AI algorithm to detect seizure patterns in real time, and alerts healthcare professionals immediately. 

“A patient could be having a seizure, and you’d never know it because they aren’t outwardly convulsing,” said Heather Mathews, ICU Nurse Manager at Frederick Health. “But this new technology can detect even the most subtle seizure instantly and with more accuracy, helping our care teams make critical decisions for patient care faster.”  

Non-convulsive seizures make up 92% of all seizures in the ICU, according to the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. Left untreated, patients face the risk of brain damage, unnecessary medications, and other invasive procedures. 

By implementing AI, Frederick Health continues to invest in a proactive approach to care, leveraging leading-edge technology to enhance accuracy, outcomes, and safety for patients.

For any questions, please contact:

Isabella Maxey 
Communications & Public Relations Specialist  
240-608-7431 | imaxey@Frederick.Health