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THE EEG TEST
ABOUT YOUR BRAIN
Paulette Christie, R EEG, setting up an EEG
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In your brain, cells generate electrical impulses which carry messages to all parts of the body through a complex system of nerves. The brain receives information when light, sound, etc. produce electrical impulses in nerves leading to the brain. The brain sends out electrical impulses, which control actions such as muscle coordination, speech and vision. These electrical messages to and from the brain can become altered by illness or injury. This test can help detect the locations and cause of the problem.
ABOUT THE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM
The Electroencephalogram (EEG) provides important information about the health and function of the brain. Electrodes are applied with adhesive to key locations on your head. The adhesive easily washes or shampoos out. These electrodes have wires leading to the EEG machine. The machine picks up electrical impulses in your brain and records test on graph paper so they can be analyzed.
Paulette Christie, R EEG, reading the results of an EEG
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You may do your normal activities including eating and sleeping before and after the test. On the day of the test, please take your medications as you normally take them. This test is painless and there is no radiation involved. The test takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
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