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An electrode addressing protocol for imaging brain function with electrical impedance tomography using a 16-channel

L Fabrizi1, A McEwan, T Oh

  • 1Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Malet Place Engineering Building, Gower Street, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK. l.fabrizi@ucl.ac.uk

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A new electrode protocol for electrical impedance tomography (EIT) of brain function significantly improved image quality. This advancement allows for better localization of abnormalities using 16 scalp electrodes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) faces challenges in brain imaging due to current diversion by the skull.
  • Previous EIT protocols used widely spaced electrodes and multiplexers to maximize image resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and test a novel electrode protocol for a 16-channel semi-parallel EIT system (KHU Mk1).
  • To evaluate image reconstruction quality using simulated head models and realistic noise.

Main Methods:

  • Ten electrode protocols were tested, employing spiral, spiral with suboccipital (spiral s-o), and zig-zag configurations.
  • Current injection was applied using electrode pairs at 180, 120, and 60 degrees.
  • Image quality was assessed based on localization error, resolution, distortion, and sensitivity.

Main Results:

  • The spiral s-o configuration with combined current injection (180 + 120 + 60 degrees) yielded the best image quality.
  • This protocol achieved reconstruction with a localization error under 10% of head diameter.

Conclusions:

  • The developed electrode protocol enhances EIT imaging of brain function.
  • Satisfactory imaging of focal brain abnormalities may be achievable with 16 scalp electrodes and improved instrumentation.