I have found myself using the term “The Grid” when referring to the pad and electrodes that were placed on the surface of Adam’s brain. The correct term, or at least one of the correct terms is “intracranial electrodes.”
Here is a brief explanation:
“Sometimes the root cause of epileptic seizures is difficult to find. When routine EEG’susing electrodes on the scalp surface cannot locate where a patient’s seizures are originating, neurosurgeons may need to do more invasive monitoring. Intracranial electrode placement is a surgical technique that puts electrodes directly on the surface of the brain, allowing for very precise and effective EEG monitoring.
“Intracranial EEG monitoring is used to precisely map epileptic areas of the brain. Neurosurgeons can place these electrodes, referred to as intracranial strip electrodes, grid electrodes or depth electrodes.
“Not only does this technique allow for very precise mapping of areas causing the onset of seizures, but it also helps physicians identify and map critical areas of the brain, such as those controlling speech and motor control, that will need to be avoided during surgery.
“By identifying which areas of brain need to be removed and those that need to be preserved, neurosurgeons are able to improve seizure outcomes.”
Here are three pictures showing the pad and electrodes, and the placement on the brain.
Grid Placement
inplant devices.. “The Grid”
Adam Hawkes 