The information obtained during this testing will help classify your seizures, or loss of awareness, and may indicate changes in treatment or new treatment that might be beneficial to you. Benefits may include reduction of medication side effects, reduction of seizure activity or even eliminate seizures completely.
- Please arrive at the hospital 20 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration. This is an elective admission to the hospital for an extended EEG with a typical duration of 3 to 5 days. You may pre-register for admission by calling 861-6858. We encourage you to do this at your earliest convenience.
- You need to continue to take your medications prior to admission. However, please do NOT take your seizure medication the morning of admission, unless directed to do so otherwise by Dr. Sponsler or a nurse.
- Please bring all of your current medications, in their original bottles.
- In order to make your hospital stay more comfortable you may bring in personal items. For example: toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant, reading materials, puzzles, crafts or other quiet activities to help pass the time.
- You may wear your own clothing, but shirts or tops must button or zip up the front of the garment.
- Shampoo your hair at home before coming to the hospital, but do not use any styling products (gels, hairspray, etc.), as they will interfere with the scalp electrodes used for your test.
- You will be staying in a private room and may have visitors during your stay. Regular hospital visiting hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Family members may stay beyond these hours.
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