A non-invasive intracranial hemorrhage detection system based on electromagnetic induction.

Abstract

Rapid, non-invasive detection of intracranial hemorrhage at the point of care is crucial for improving patient outcomes after head trauma. To overcome the limitations of bulky and expensive gold-standard imaging systems like CT and MRI, this study introduces a portable detection system based on electromagnetic induction. The core of our method is a simplified single-coil sensor that detects hemorrhage-induced changes in tissue conductivity by monitoring variations in coil impedance, facilitated by a high-precision inductance-to-digital converter (LDC1101). We rigorously evaluated the system through electromagnetic simulation, customized coil design, hardware implementation, and software development featuring an RGB localization algorithm. Experiments using a 3D-printed head phantom demonstrated that the system effectively distinguishes simulated ICH lesions (30 mL NaCl solution) from normal brain tissue and successfully localizes the hemorrhage. This work establishes a novel and practical technological pathway for developing portable, low-cost ICH monitoring devices suitable for bedside and point-of-care applications.