If you are charging something, don’t let it touch you or the device to keep your data artifact-free. Charging electronics near your AEEG device may create a 60Hz artifact throughout the recording. Do be cautious and listen to your technologist regarding electronics.Watch movies, do puzzles, play video games, work on a computer, or read a book. Do have fun things to do during the study.Do follow instructions from your doctor regarding medication.
If this means staying in one room for most of the study, that is an ideal solution. Do stay in front of the camera’s field of view as much as you can.Do wear a button-down or wide-neck shirt so you can easily change your top without disturbing the electrode wires that will be on your head.Make sure your scalp is easily accessible prior to the test. Shampoo your hair, but do not use any conditioners. Do take a shower before or after your study.Please look at this guide of Dos and Don’ts along with frequently asked questions that patients usually ask before their AEEG begins. Artifacts may prevent your study from being properly interpreted.ĭepending on what was recommended to you, your recording may last several hours or a few days. This electrical “noise” is called an artifact. An EEG measures the electrical activity in your brain, and some electronics can interfere with the signal. It is best to avoid any activities that can create artifacts. While these advancements are substantial, there are still some limitations to the activities you can do while there are electrodes attached to your head and an EEG recording is taking place. That’s where the “Ambulatory” part of AEEG comes in. With advancements in technology, brain activity can be studied while a patient enjoys themselves in the comfort of their own home. Back when the technology was bigger and heavier, electroencephalograms couldn’t allow the freedom to move around. So you or someone you know is getting an ambulatory EEG. It’s a fairly simple process that EEG technologists will try to make as comfortable as possible. What You Can and Cannot Do During an Ambulatory EEG (AEEG)
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