An EEG (electroencephalogram) does for your brain what an EKG does for your heart, it monitors the electrical activity. With our ambulatory EEG abilities, we are able to record your brain’s electrical signals for 24-72 hours while you go about your daily routine in the comfort of your own home! During an EEG, a technician places small metal disks (electrodes) on your scalp. A team of technologist and a neurologist will monitor the live activity for the duration of the exam. Once the test is complete, you can then remove the disposable electrodes, and return the equipment. The EEG results will be interpreted by one of our neurologist and the results will be sent to your referring physician. 

Wash your hair the night before but do not use any hair products. Hair products such as leave in conditioners, hair sprays and gels will make it difficult for the electrodes to stick to your scalp. Your hair must be clean and dry. 

Avoid any and all caffeine on the day of the test because this can affect your results. If you are having a 24-72 hour EEG, avoid caffeine throughout the entire study.

Take your usual medications unless instructed otherwise by your physician. 

Perform the list of activation procedures that is provided to you

Keep the equipment out of direct sun and away from water

Keep a log of your daily routine

Keep the camera on you at all times to monitor movements

Notify the technologist immediately if an electrode has been detached. 

Avoid any type of movements that can detach the electrodes from your scalp

Do not chew gum or suck on hard candies

Do not shower, swim, exercise, wash your hair or submerse your head or the equipment in water

Avoid all caffeine and alcohol 

The primary use of an EEG is diagnosing epilepsy and other seizure disorders

Brain tumors

Traumatic brain injuries

Stroke

Developmental delays 

Encephalopathy 

Dementia

Brain infections

 Attention disorders

Sleep disorders 

A qualified tech or technologist will apply and set up the equipment. 

A team of registered technologist and a neurologist will monitor the EEG in real-time during the duration of the study.

Our medical director Dr. Karen Lin, a neurology specialist, will do the final interpretation of the EEG and the results will be sent back to the referring physician. 

No more travel expenses!

Cuts the insurance cost by roughly 50% 

No extra stress from being in a hospital 

You get to go about your daily routine

Schedule your EEG within a few days rather than a few months waiting for a hospital bed

Results are more accurate with an in-home EEG