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to Diagnostic Services 15 minutes before your appointment.
Please bring your Health Card to your appointment.
Confirm this appointment 2 days prior. Unconfirmed appointments may
be cancelled.
Phone: (807) 684-6000 ext. #4181
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Did
you know that the telephone in your head is always ringing? It is! This is because
there are constant and endless messages going to your brain from your body.
Right now your brain is receiving information about how you feel and and what
you sense. It is also sending messages back to your body about how you should
react. If your body says, “I’m tired”, your brain might say,
“Well, close your eyes and relax so that you may sleep.” All of
this communicating is very exciting to the nerve cells, which send and receive
the messages. They work hard to relay the information and just like you they
use energy to get their work done. This is called “brain activity”,
and an electroencephalogram lets us see it! |
| The energy of those nerve cells is sent to the EEG machine. It travels
through small lines (conductive wires), which the EEG technologist lightly
places on different spots on your head. The energy travels from your head
to the wire, and from there it shows on the big screen as wavy lines. The
lines look different when your brain is doing different things. |
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During the test you must lay perfectly still with your eyes closed. We know
this is difficult for little ones to do, especially if you are a little scared!
During the procedure, all that you will feel is the EEG technologist applying
tiny wires (electrodes) to your head with sticky cream. The test will take approximately
20 minutes if you stay still.
It is important that you let the EEG technician know of any medications that
your child is taking.
Proper technique is essential in obtaining an accurate study. You may be asked
to rebook your appointment if your child is unable to lie still.
If you child is under the age of five, the technician will contact you to arrange
an appropriate time for the appointment.
If your child is to be given a sedative prior to the test so he/she may sleep,
you will be asked to report to the Admitting Department and then to the Paediatric
Outpatient Department at the specified time.
A nurse will administer the sedative in the Paediatric Outpatient Department.
In preparation for this test please wash your child’s hair the night
before the test. No conditioners, oils, hair spray, mousse or gel should
be worn on your hair for the test.
Please take the time to talk with your child about their experience in the
hospital. Most children learn to fear these situations due to things that they
see and hear. If you approach things with a positive attitude, more than likely
your child will as well. Perception is everything!
When the EEG is completed your child will need a good hair wash. The electro-cream
is very sticky stuff and it hardens over time, making it difficult to get out.
So, the sooner the better!
The results of your EEG will be sent to your doctor. You will be contacted
if any further testing is necessary. This information has been designed for
you to read with your child.
Paediatric Out-Patient Department: (807) 684-6520
Paediatrics: (807) 684-6514
EEG Department: (807) 684-6000 ext. #4181
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