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  FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EEG?
It is a brain waves study; a
machine will record electricity that your brain normally produces.
Electrodes will be pasted with oily gel on your scalp, the gel is
water-soluble (washable).
Is it painful?
Not at all, it is virtually
painless.
What should I do before I come
for the test?
Please shampoo your hair; do
not use any hair conditioning lotion or any oily/petroleum products.
How long the test is going to
last?
About 30-45 minutes.
Evoked
Potentials
Are a set
of studies that examines the sensory
pathways
and its connection with the brain.
SEP study
What is SEP study?
It is an electric study that
tests your sensory pathway,
from the skin all the way up
to the brain. If you have a
pace maker or any electrical
implant, please inform our
staff immediately.
Is it painful?
No; yet, some may find it
uncomfortable, as you’ll experience
mighty twitches when the
nerves receives tiny
electric stimulations.
What should I do before I come
for the test?
First, make sure to get
enough rest the night before.
Dress comfortable so that you
won’t have to undress and
put a gown on ( shorts and a
T-shirt would be ideal).
PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY OILY OR
PETROLIUM
PRODUCT/LOTION ON, as it will
make the test uncomfortable.
The test usually lasts for
about 30-60 minutes.
VEP study
What is VEP study?
It is a visual study, which
examines the visual pathway, from your eyes all the way to the brain. It
is not painful, a goggle will be placed on your eyes, which will blink
with red light, these impulses will be recorded from your brain. The
test usually lasts for about 30 minutes.
AEP study
What is an AEP study?
It is an auditory (hearing)
test, which examines the auditory
(hearing) pathway, from your
ears all the way to the brain.
It is not painful, a headset
will be placed on your ears that produce click sounds, and your ears
will convert these clicks to electrical signals that will be recorded
from your brain. The test usually lasts for 30 minutes.
EMG/NCS
What is an EMG/NCS?
It is a nerve test
“Electro-myography & Nerve Conduction Study”
How it is done?
You’ll be wired up to a
machine (with sticky-head electrodes); then, mighty electric
stimulations will be delivered to a few nerves of yours. A fine needle
will be inserted in a few sites to record electrical impulses that
arenormally produced by your muscles and nerves.
Is it painful?
Not really; yet, some may
find it uncomfortable.
How does it last for?
About 20-45 minutes.
What should I do before I come
for the test?
First, make sure to get
enough rest the night before. Dress comfortable, shorts and a T-shirt
would be ideal (so that you won’t have to undress and
put on a gown). DO NOT PUT
ANY OILY OR PETROLIUM PRODUCT/LOTION ON, as it will
make the test uncomfortable.
Could this test cause any harm
to me?
Never, as long as you don’t
have any electrical implants (like a pace maker, automated
defibrillator, and so on), in such a case you should never have
this test.
The Doctor
will discuss the result your test(s) during your next visit.
Should you
have any question, please call us, or visit our Website at
www.easternshoreneurology.com
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