Please bring a list of any current medication your child is taking.Allow your child to eat and drink as normal.Give your child their medication as normal unless otherwise directed by your doctor.Please wash your child’s hair before you come to the hospital and do not use any hair products (gel, wax etc) on them.Wherever possible we ask that you refrain from bringing other children with you as we have limited space and they can often be a distraction. You may like to bring another adult such as partner, grandparent or friend to help you entertain your child during the test.Do I need to do anything before the test?

If this happens the physiologists will discuss the options with you which may include a further appointment when we would sedate your child prior to the EEG. Occasionally it may not be possible to settle your child sufficiently to record an EEG. Why does my child need an EEG?Īn EEG can help explain fits, seizures or other conditions affecting the brain and is a tool to help your child’s doctor in making a diagnosis. The activity is recorded on a computer and a video recording of your child is made at the same time. EEG is the abbreviation of electroencephalogram, which is the recording of electrical activity produced by the brain. What is an EEG?Īn EEG will be performed by a clinical physiologist. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for your child. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s test. Need some help choosing a language? Please refer to Browsealoud Supported Voices and Languages. You can translate this page by using the headphones button (bottom left) and then select the globe to change the language of the page.

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