Frequently asked questions
Top 6 frequently asked questions:
Do you see adults & pediatrics?
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YES! We see all ages! Dr. Steven Ehrreich from Valley Childrens hospital interprets all of our neonatal and pediatric EEGs.
What happens during the EEG?
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A routine EEG appointment is 1 1/2 hours long.
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We will place 26 sticky electrodes on your scalp and record your brain activity while you rest.
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We will have you perform 2 simple activation procedures in the begining then monitor you from the other room.
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Do I need a referral?
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Yes, we need an order with a diagnosis or possibly diagnosis that meets medical necessity.
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Most patients will start with the routine study, but if we need to catch an abnormality, we suggest having a longer in-home EEG.
What happens after?
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You are free to go about your day as you please, there are no after care precautions.
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You will have a small amount of paste left in your hair that you'll want to wash out when you get home.
Do you take insurance?
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Yes, we accept most insurance plans.
Do I need a long-term EEG?
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If you have had a routine EEG, and are still having spells, seizures, etc, then we suggest a longer EEG to capture an event.
What happens when you end the study?
Where am I during the test?
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You will be in the comfort of your own home.
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During the duration of the EEG, we will perform over the phone integrity checks and monitoring you the entire time
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At the end of the study we can either end it remotely then you drop the equipment off same day or you can come in for a visit so we can remove the head wrap for you.
How to prepare for your EEG
I am scheduled for a sleep deprived EEG
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Get no more than 4 hours of sleep, less sleep the better.
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Do not drink caffeine 8 hours prior .
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Arrive with clean dry hair.
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Have someone drive you to your appointment.
I am scheduled for a routine EEG
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Arrive with clean dry hair.
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No caffeine 8 hours prior.
How long is the appointment?
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Your appointment will last 1 1/2 hours.
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The EEG will record for is 61 minutes total.
What happens after?
What happens after?
How do I get the paste out of my hair?
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We do our best to remove most of it prior to your leaving, but the best method is to wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner!
Can I have a copy of the report?
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We have a patient portal where you can access your report after your doctor has gone over the report with you.
How long till I get the reults?
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Routine studies typically take 1-2 business days.
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Long-term EEG can take up to 4-5 business days depending on the duration of the study.
Who do the results get sent to?
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The results are sent to the referring physician within 1-2 business days.
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If there are other doctors you need the report to go to, you'll let us know when you complete your new patient paperwork.
