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Has anyone had a 5-day EEG in a hospital?
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Aug 28 7:44am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
My son has had two video EEG's and they normally last long enough so your medical team can record some good diagnostics from your seizures. Could be only a couple of days, could be more. if you don't have a seizure they will start to tapper off your meds. They normally do NOT allow you to get up and move around due to fall risk. Discuss that possibility with your team. Are you have a "Stereo" EEG or just a normal EEG. Big difference!
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This is from the email sent by the hospital:
Electroencephalogram (EEG) testing with video recording.
The nursing team will turn on your bed alarm and chair alarm unless a family member is with you.
EEG electrodes will be glued in place on your head and then will be wrapped in gauze.
Your brain’s activity will be recorded twenty-four hour/day for the duration of your stay.
You will be video taped and not be able to use a blanket or sheet.
Required that you stay in your room for the entire visit.