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(EEG)
Definition
Scalp
• To diagnose seizures
• To assess conditions and diseases that affect the brain, such as trauma, coma,
encephalitis, cognitive impairment, brain tumors, or certain psychological
disorders
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Risk Factors for Complications During the Procedure
There are very few risks associated with this procedure. If you are prone to seizures and
need to discontinue medication for the test, you may be more likely to have a seizure.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Depending on the reason for your EEG, you may be given some of the following
instructions:
Anesthesia
None
You sit or lie in a chair or cot. Electrodes are attached to your scalp with a special gel or
paste. These electrodes record the brain's electrical activity and transmit impulses to an
electroencephalograph, which magnifies them and records them as brain waves on
moving strips of paper. You will be asked to close your eyes and be still for most of the
test. However, depending on the reason for the test, you may also be asked to breathe
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deeply and rapidly for three minutes. A strobe light may also used for a portion of the
test.
After Procedure
The technician removes the electrodes. You will be advised about restarting any
medications you may have stopped.
Will It Hurt?
Possible Complications
None
None
Postoperative Care
None
Outcome
Your test results will be interpreted by a neurologist and forwarded to your doctor.
Within one to two weeks of your test, your doctor will discuss the results with you.
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Call Your Doctor If Any of the Following Occurs
REFERENCS:
• http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
• http://www.nih.gov
• http://www.epilepsy.ca/
• http://www.epilepsyontario.org/