What happens
during the test?You will be fitted with a skull
cap with several electrodes weaved into the cap. The electrodes
will be placed strategically on your head in order to get proper
testing for various areas of your brain. A small amount of gel
will be placed under each electrode as a conductive. After the
skullcap is in place you will lie face up on a bed while the
technician hooks you up to a transmitting machine. The test will
start while your lying on the bed. The technician will ask you
to open or shut your eyes at different stages of the test.
There are different stages of the test. When the test is over
the cap will be removed and you are free to go home.Will it hurt?No. The Skull Cap will place
snuggly on your head, which might cause some discomfort but no
pain.What do I do to
prepare?We request that you come to
testing with clean hair.How long will
it take?The whole process should take
about 1 hour.What is the
reason for this test?The test is a useful diagnostic
procedure to determine the presence of diseaseor abnormalities in the
function of the brain. Many disorders and conditions of the
brain produce changes in the activity of the brain cells. The
EEG may detect this activity.
