A report will be sent to the requesting doctor or clinic. After the test, your child can resume their normal activities.Ī neurologist, a doctor who specializes in the nervous system, will read the tracing. There will still be some cream that will need to be washed out at home. After the EEGĪfter the test, the electrodes are removed and the hair and scalp are cleaned with a wet wash cloth. We may ask your child to breathe deeply for two to three minutes during the test. These messages are sent to a computer which records the activity.ĭuring part of the test, the technologist flashes a bright light in front of the child for 10 seconds approximately nine different times. The electrodes pick up signals about how the brain is working.
Other visitors are asked to wait in the waiting room. Only two additional persons will be allowed in the EEG testing room. After the electrode placement is finished, the parents may be able to hold the child. When this happens, the child may be swaddled or placed on a papoose board during the electrode placement. Some children have difficulty laying still for the electrode placement. Your child will need to lie very still with their eyes closed and try to relax. Electrodes (referred to as buttons, with wires) are placed on areas of the child's head using a thick paste, after cleaning each area with a cotton tip. The technologist will explain and show your child what will happen during the test. 2 years and older: keep your child up two hours past regular bedtime the night before.Child is to take no naps prior to the test, especially not sleep in the car on the way to the EEG. Obtaining the results of the test The EEG scientist has been specially trained for this work and will be pleased to answer any questions about the procedure. Under 2 years old: put your child to bed at their normal time. The test usually takes an hour, but may take longer, especially if a sleep recording is needed.Then, wake your child at the following suggested times: It records patterns of activity during rest and in response to certain. You may bring your child's favorite toy and / or security item such as a blanket.įor a sleep-deprived EEG, put your child to bed at their normal time. An EEG evaluates brain function by measuring the electrical activity within the brain.Your child may eat and drink as usual and should take any prescribed medications.Remove any hair extensions, pieces, or weaves. Do not use any hair spray, oil, or mousse. The last important question we have to ask is: What medications were taken in the last 24 hours Anticonvulsants can blunt seizure discharges. Shampoo your child's hair well the night before the test. Timing between the EEG and the patient’s last meal can affect the EEG overall because hypoglycemia causes slowing and because it an amplify the slowing associated with hyperventilation.
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