Electroencephalogram Test (EEG)
Your doctor may be able to diagnose a sleep disorder or balance issues just by listening to you describe your symptoms. But it’s always best to get confirmation with an accurate, non-invasive test. For many brain problems, an EEG electroencephalogram test is ideal. And in the New York and New Jersey areas, you find neurologists expert in reading an EEG test and figuring out the best treatment at Neuro Injury Specialists. Call today for a consultation.
What Is an EEG Electroencephalogram Test?
An electroencephalogram is a test that measures the brain’s electrical impulses. Using electrodes attached to the head, EEG testing is a painless procedure.
An EEG test for the brain is used during surgery to monitor anesthesia and to detect or diagnose:
- Brain damage
- Brain death
- Sleep problems
There are normally between 16 and 25 electrodes with wires placed on your head, prepped with a special gel or paste to help with conductivity. These are then connected to a machine that shows or prints the results. Sometimes, the electrodes are attached to a cap, which is then put on your head. This makes it a quicker and less messy procedure.
When you’ve been in an accident and need follow-up diagnostic testing for a brain injury in the New York and New Jersey area, find EEG testing near me at Neuro Injury Specialists. Brain injury experts — Dr. Mark Cohen, Dr. Dmitriy Dvoskin and Dr. Leon Reyfman — provide exceptional neurological care relying on their decades of experience and state-of-the-art testing equipment.
How Do I Prepare for an EEG?
There is very little preparation necessary for an EEG and no, you don’t need to shave your head. Your doctor may ask you about medications and surgeries. There are particular medications that can alter the outcome of an EEG. Other than that, make sure your hair is clean and dry and doesn’t have anything extra on it like gel or hairspray.
When the technician is ready, you will then:
- Be asked to sit or lie down and relax
- Have the electrodes attached to your head
- Be as still as you can
You may be given specific instructions to initiate brain activity. The EEG electroencephalogram test will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. When you’re finished, the tech removes the electrodes and you can wipe away any remaining gel.
An EEG may or may not help your doctor diagnose your problem. That’s why you need the brain injury experts at Neuro Injury Specialists. Contact this practice in New York and New Jersey to make an appointment to decide whether an EEG may be helpful for your condition.
Neuro Injury Specialists
2279 Coney Island Ave, Ste 204
Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-998-9890
Web Address https://www.neuroinjuryspecialists.com
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