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Application of an Amplitude-integrated EEG Monitor (Cerebral Function Monitor) to Neonates

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Watching the fetal brain at 'rest'.

V Schöpf¹, G Kasprian, P C Brugger

¹Department of Radiology, Division of Neuro- and Musculoskeletal Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria. veronika.schoepf@meduniwien.ac.at

International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience : the Official Journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience

|November 3, 2011

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Resting-state networks (RSNs) are detectable in fetuses as early as 20 weeks gestational age. This study demonstrates the feasibility of using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate fetal brain development in utero.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Developmental Biology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) provides insights into human brain network spatiotemporal distribution.
The fetal brain exhibits neurophysiological properties enabling spontaneous activity generation.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the feasibility of investigating fetal intrinsic brain network maturation from 20 weeks gestational age.
To combine resting-state fMRI with independent component analysis (ICA) for fetal brain analysis.

Main Methods:

Acquired functional images from 16 healthy fetuses (20-36 weeks gestational age) using 1.5T fMRI.
Preprocessed images included motion correction and brain extraction.
Analyzed images using single-subject ICA to identify intrinsic brain networks.

Main Results:

Visualized bilateral occipital network and medial/lateral prefrontal activity patterns (Brodmann areas 9-11).
Identified predominantly right or left hemispheric lateralized networks in superior temporal cortical regions (Brodmann areas 22 and 39).
Observed frequency oscillations within the 0.01-0.06Hz range for all identified networks.

Conclusions:

Resting-state networks (RSNs) are shaped and detectable in the human fetus in utero.
Future resting-state fMRI studies in fetuses can enable developmental brain activity monitoring.
This research offers insights into early brain function and development.