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Continue taking any prescription medications unless specifically told otherwise by your physician. Doctors compare the video to the electrical activity recorded by the EEG to get a better understanding of your seizures.

Please remove all hairpieces prior to your appointment and do not fix your hair in tight braids or cornrows.

Shampoo your hair the night before and do not use hair products such as hairspray or styling cream.

After the recorder and electrodes are removed the technologist will remove all of the adhesive from your scalp. A return appointment will be needed to remove the equipment. It usually takes about an hour and a half to apply the electrodes and set up the equipment. An EEG records the patterns of electrical activity in different areas of the brain, providing doctors with detailed information about your childs brain. If any symptoms occur you will push a button to note the recording. You will be keeping a diary of things that you do and symptoms you experience during the test. You also should not chew gum while the test is running. You should not scratch your head during the test. You must not get the electrodes or recorder wet therefore, you will not be able to shower or swim until the equipment is removed. UFHealths Epilepsy Service the University. You may wish to bring a scarf or loose fitting hat to cover this wrapping while going home. Our aim for EEG at UFHealth Neuromedicine is to deliver a modern, high-throughput and efficient outpatient service. These will be covered with gauze and a net will help secure them.

An Amb EEG uses a digital recording system to record brain activity for 24-72 hours while you go about your daily routine.īefore the test, recording electrodes will be attached to your scalp with an adhesive paste or air-dried adhesive. Your doctor will let you know if you need to have an EEG. It can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions that affect the brain, such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. An Ambulatory EEG (Amb EEG) is a safe, painless test which will record the electrical activity produced by your brain. Electroencephalogram (EEG) An electroencephalogram, or EEG, is a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain.