EEG

EEG test systems are designed using state-of-the-art technology and Recording & monitoring of electrical activities of brain and to investigate and locate seizure origin.

The EEG recording shows rhythmical electrical activity, often called brain waves. The brain waves may be normal or show abnormalities in certain regions. In people with epilepsy, there may be “epileptic activity” on the EEG indicating their predisposition to seizures. This epileptic activity can take several forms and be either generalised (recorded over all regions) or focal (recorded in one or more localised regions). Many types of childhood epilepsy have characteristic epileptic activity on the EEG that leads to a specific diagnosis and treatment. Focal abnormalities seen on an EEG occasionally warrant a child having a brain scan. The tests can then be used to diagnose brain damage and disorders.

Method of  Test

Multiple leads placed over the head(usually 21) connected to the recording machine * தலையின் மேல் கருவிகளை பொருத்தி கம்ப்யூட்டர் மூலம் பதிவு செய்தல்

Who need EEG test?

• Period of study 20 minutes(varies with patient’s condition) * பொதுவாக 20 நிமிடங்கள் ஆகும், சிலருக்கு சில மணி நேரமும் ஆகலாம்
• Epilepsy(fits)/brain tumors/unexplained unconsciousness/suspected brain death * வலிப்பு நோய் மூளை கட்டி திடீர் மயக்கம் ஏற்படுவோற்கு உயிருடன் இருக்கிறாரா என்பதை கண்டறிய