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    ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM

    (EEG)
    DEFINITION:
    An Electroencephalogram (EEG) tracks and
    records brain wave patterns.

    Small flat metal discs called electrodes are


    attached to your scalp with wires. The
    electrodes analyze the electrical impulses in
    your brain and send signals to a computer
    that records the results.
    HOW DOES AN EEG WORK?
    An EEG works by measuring the electrical signals or impulses that travel between
    your brain cells. EEGs track those signals by using electrodes that attach to wires
    that sense electrical impulses. The electrodes:

    1. Send information about the signals to an EEG machine.


    2. The EEG machine records brain waves and generates a visual output in the form
    of waveforms (traces) on a computer screen that recreate the pattern of brain
    activity recorded.
    3. The brain wave patterns change when a person is awake, asleep or if something
    affects the brain cells.
    4. The image on a computer screen is the EEG.
    5. The healthcare provider will review the patient’s EEG for abnormal patterns.
    INDICATION
    An EEG can find changes in brain activity that might aid in diagnosing brain
    conditions, especially epilepsy or another seizure condition. The measurements
    given by an EEG are also used to confirm or rule out various conditions, including:

    head injury
    encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
    brain tumor
    encephalopathy (disease that causes brain dysfunction) •
    sleep disorders
    stroke
    dementia

    An EEG also might be used to confirm brain death in someone in a coma.


    NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
    BEFORE

    Explain the procedure, its purpose, and what to expect to the patient.
    Ensure that informed consent is obtained and documented.
    Instruct the patient to wash their hair the night before or the morning
    of the test.
    Review the patient’s medication history.
    Advise the patient to avoid caffeine and heavy meals before the
    procedure.
    Encourage the patient to get an adequate amount of sleep the night
    before, unless a sleep-deprived EEG is ordered.
    NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
    DURING

    Ensure the patient is comfortable and relaxed.


    Assist with the placement of electrodes on the scalp.
    Observe the patient throughout the procedure for any signs of
    discomfort or distress.
    NURSING RESPONSIBILITY
    AFTER

    Gently remove the electrodes and clean the scalp to remove any
    residue.
    Monitor the patient for any immediate adverse reactions, such as skin
    irritation from the electrodes.
    Provide instructions regarding the resumption of normal activities,
    including the intake of previously withheld medications.
    Document the procedure, including the time, any patient reactions, and
    the condition of the patient post-procedure.

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