EMVision emu™ Brain Scanner on Acute Stroke and Intracranial Haemorrhage

This study is a continued innovation study for the development of additional software features for the emu™ Brain Scanner. Participants who present to the hospital suspected of suffering from a suspected stroke or intracranial haemorrhage will receive an emu™ brain scan. emu™ device brain scans measure the dielectric properties of the brain using non-invasive, non-ionising, low-energy, electromagnetic pulses. During an emu™ brain scan procedure, the emu™ is brought bedside to a participant lying supine on a hospital bed. A headset housing an array of antennae is placed on the head, where the headset membrane inflates with a coupling fluid to conform to the shape of the head during which the scans take place. Participation in this study consists of a single visit taking place in the hospital and consists of a single brief scan procedure (typically under six minutes) conducted by a qualified nurse or physician. Study participation is considered complete upon positive radiological confirmation of the presenting condition, patient discharge, or 28 days, whichever is earliest. No procedures are required of the participant following the initial emu™ brain scan. Nurses and physicians responsible for conducting scans will receive two hours of face-to-face training or refresher training with EMVision trainers approximately one week prior to enrolment of the first participant. All scan data is reviewed by EMVision engineers to verify scanning procedures are conducted to an appropriate standard.