FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (PATIENTS)
What is an EEG?
An EEG is short for an electroencephalogram. An EEG is the gold standard test used by physicians to diagnose or rule out seizures/epilepsy.
Why is an EEG test is helpful?
EEG is helpful to diagnose and treat seizure disorders, to look for the cause of confusion, and to evaluate head injuries, tumors, infections, degenerative diseases, and metabolic disturbances that affect the brain. It is also used to evaluate sleep disorders and to investigate periods of unconsciousness.
Is an EEG painful?
No. Small button-like electrodes are placed in precise spots on the head. For most patients a combination of special paste and glue is used to ensure the electrodes stay in place. At the end of the EEG study a solution is used to remove the glue, and electrodes and paste are washed away with damp wash cloths.
What does an EEG show?
An EEG records brain wave activity using electrodes to pick up electrical signals from brain cells. When someone has an epileptic seizure, their brain activity changes. This change can be seen on the EEG.
Why is my physician ordering a Video EEG?
In order for your physician to provide you with the best care, they have ordered a Video EEG that will allow viewing of the brainwave activity AND a video/audio recording simultaneously. A neurologist examines the EEG recording for abnormalities in the brain-wave pattern, which may reflect diseases of the nervous system.
Will my family members be video taped?
The video and audio recording is continuous, so if a family member happens to walk in front of the video camera, they will be on the video briefly. The physicians are only interested in seeing the patient on video to capture clinically significant events.
How are results reported?
Neurologists are reading the EEG everyday and in communication with the primary care physician. The EEG is a part of a patient’s medical record, and upon request, can be obtained.
An EEG is short for an electroencephalogram. An EEG is the gold standard test used by physicians to diagnose or rule out seizures/epilepsy.
Why is an EEG test is helpful?
EEG is helpful to diagnose and treat seizure disorders, to look for the cause of confusion, and to evaluate head injuries, tumors, infections, degenerative diseases, and metabolic disturbances that affect the brain. It is also used to evaluate sleep disorders and to investigate periods of unconsciousness.
Is an EEG painful?
No. Small button-like electrodes are placed in precise spots on the head. For most patients a combination of special paste and glue is used to ensure the electrodes stay in place. At the end of the EEG study a solution is used to remove the glue, and electrodes and paste are washed away with damp wash cloths.
What does an EEG show?
An EEG records brain wave activity using electrodes to pick up electrical signals from brain cells. When someone has an epileptic seizure, their brain activity changes. This change can be seen on the EEG.
Why is my physician ordering a Video EEG?
In order for your physician to provide you with the best care, they have ordered a Video EEG that will allow viewing of the brainwave activity AND a video/audio recording simultaneously. A neurologist examines the EEG recording for abnormalities in the brain-wave pattern, which may reflect diseases of the nervous system.
Will my family members be video taped?
The video and audio recording is continuous, so if a family member happens to walk in front of the video camera, they will be on the video briefly. The physicians are only interested in seeing the patient on video to capture clinically significant events.
How are results reported?
Neurologists are reading the EEG everyday and in communication with the primary care physician. The EEG is a part of a patient’s medical record, and upon request, can be obtained.
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