
Brain Performance Index
The Brain Performance Index (BPI) is an add on software for NeuroGuide.The Brain Performance Index (BPI) is an estimate of the efficiency of neural resource allocation and it is not designed to replace a neuropsychological test but rather to compliment neuropsychological evaluations especially where a patient has problems taking a conventional neuropsychological test or when one wants to rapidly repeat the test. The Weschler Intelligence test (i.e. mazes coding block design digit span picture completion math vocabulary verbal I.Q. performance I.Q. full scale I.Q) and the EEG was recorded from 19 channels with a linked ears reference in the eyes closed condition from 339 normal control subjects age 6 to 18 years of age. EEG variables that correlated at P < .01 were entered into a multivariate regression analysis called the Brain Performance Index (BPI) in which individual neuropsychological sub-tests were the dependent variable and EEG Phase delays EEG coherence EEG a