These positions will then be rubbed with an exfoliating cream.Īpproximately 27 electrodes will be applied using a conductive cream and cotton balls. The technologist will begin by measuring the patients head and marking electrode positions with a non-toxic, washable marker. The EEG will take approximately 1-1.5 hours to complete. Please call 30 to advise of your situation or rebook if necessary. If you are going to be late due to traffic, road conditions, etc. Late arrivals may necessitate rebooking for another date. Please report to admitting 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.Continue eating and drinking normally before the test. Continue taking scheduled medications unless told otherwise by your physician.Follow physicians instructions for amount to sleep to get the night before if you are coming for a sleep deprived EEG. Please avoid naps, alcohol and caffeine before the test. It is often beneficial to sleep during the test.It is helpful to bring a list of current medications as the technologist will ask what medications you are taking.**If you are found to have LICE your test will be rescheduled after the lice have been treated. We will NOT have to shave or cut hair for the test. Please come with clean, dry hair with no hair gel or other hair products.The EEG is performed in the Clinical Neurophysiology department, located in D-wing on the main floor, East of the old main entrance. The EEG will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. The EEG does not measure intelligence or mental status and there is no danger of electric shock. It is most often used to investigate ongoing seizure activity, but can also be used to investigate other conditions that may alter brain activity. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that measures electrical signals generated in the brain by use of gold-plated electrodes placed on the scalp.
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