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NeuroPace RNS System. Rachel McAteer BME 281. Intro : Used to treat medically refractory partial epilepsy Refractory epilepsy : Frequent severe seizures that significantly lower the quality of life Poorly controlled b y medication, if at all Partial epilepsy :
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NeuroPace RNS System Rachel McAteer BME 281
Intro: • Used to treat medically refractory partial epilepsy • Refractory epilepsy: • Frequent severe seizures that significantly lower the quality of life • Poorly controlled by medication, if at all • Partial epilepsy: • Onset of seizures can be localized to a specific area of the brain
RNS System –Two Main Components • Neurostimulator [internal] • Small battery-powered device • Surgically implanted within the cranium • Two leads (electrodes) – Cortical Strip Lead, Depth Lead • Programmer[external] • Telementary wand • Laptop (USB connection) – containing program
How it works: • Leads are implanted on areas of the brain where seizures are suspected to originate • When abnormal electrical activity is detected, the leads deliver electrical stimulation to normalize brain activity • Telementary wand is held over implantation site to retrieve information • Wand is then attached via USB to laptop/program by Programmer
Results: • 191 adults tested • Two groups, 1:1, double-blind • After 12 weeks: • Group receiving stimulation – 37.9% reduction in seizure frequency • Group not receiving stimulation – 17.3% reduction in seizure frequency • Both groups received stimulation for 84 weeks • 2 year follow-up – 50% or greater reduction in seizures
Recently granted pre-market approval by the FDA* • Benefits: Consistently proven to increase the quality of life in patients suffering from refractory partial epilepsy without negative neurological side effects. • Risks: • Standard surgical risks (i.e. infection) • Intracranial hemorrhage • Epidural hematoma • Paralysis • Seroma • CSF leakage • Temporary pain • Skin erosion around surface of implantation site * Patients must turn off device before CT scans, should avoid MRIs