What can a video EEG diagnose?

What can a video EEG diagnose?

Video EEG is most helpful to determine if seizures with unusual features are actually epilepsy, to identify the type of seizures, and to pinpoint the region of the brain where seizures begin.

How long does it take to get video EEG results?

A video EEG can take from 6 hours to several days, depending on the information that is needed. The video EEG is usually done in the hospital, where it is safe to allow your child to have some seizures.

What is a 72 hour video EEG?

Ambulatory electroencephalography (aEEG) monitoring is an EEG that is recorded at home, and it can record up to 72 hours. The aEEG increases the chance of recording an event or abnormal changes in the brain wave patterns.

What is continuous video EEG monitoring?

A computer monitors the EEG recording continuously so that your seizure activity is recorded even if you are not aware of seizure activity. This recording gives us a more accurate count of seizures and allows us to compare what is physically happening to you with what is recorded on the EEG.

Does video EEG record sound?

Video EEG Monitoring (VEM) is a way of simultaneously recording a child’s behaviour and brain electrical activity (EEG). It is done with special equipment which records EEG, video and sound onto a computer for later analysis.

What is a 24 hour video EEG?

Twenty-four-hour continuous EEG monitoring means that specialists are monitoring your baby’s brain around the clock so that they can provide immediate care in the event of a seizure. Neurotelemetry allows doctors in a different part of the hospital to monitor your baby remotely.

What will a 48 hour EEG show?

The doctor can see abnormal activity as well as sleep stages during your EEG. The ambulatory EEG is a very expensive (~$20,000) piece of equipment that allows us to monitor a 48 – 72 hour period (or more) of brain waves – you may not be able to do the majority of your normal daily activities during this time.