Advice
Clinical and technical evidence
Clinical and technical evidence
A literature search was carried out for this briefing in accordance with the interim process and methods statement. This briefing includes the most relevant or best available published evidence relating to the clinical effectiveness of the technology. Further information about how the evidence for this briefing was selected is available on request by contacting mibs@nice.org.uk.
Overall assessment of the evidence
Evidence of clinical effectiveness would allow for informed clinical or commissioning decisions on the Neon EEG electrode. Studies are needed describing its use in the NHS and specific assessments of use in babies with suspected brain injury compared to EEGs recorded using technician placed electrodes. Technical studies showing equivalence with existing electrodes, and on durability, would be useful, both in healthy babies and those with confirmed neurological conditions.