Do they take your vitals at the epilepsy monitoring unit (emu) stay?

Posted by ellierwin @ellierwin, May 14 8:37pm

Hello my question is that do the nurses at the eplipsey monitoring unit take your blood pressure and your vitals during your stay. My appointment is on Monday

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Jake | @jakedduck1 | May 14 10:15pm

@ellierwin
Yes, they generally always take vitals.
Blood pressure and heart rate often go up just prior to a seizure.
Take care,
Jake

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | May 15 7:14am

Good Morning @ellierwin
As @jakedduck1 already mentioned, yes — blood pressure and all vital signs are monitored continuously during an EMU stay, so you'll be well looked after.
Has your doctor specifically recommended an EMU admission for you? I recall you'd mentioned some time ago that a VEEG had been ordered. Have you had a chance to schedule or complete that yet?
Chris

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ellierwin | @ellierwin | May 15 7:46am

In reply to @santosha "Good Morning @ellierwin As @jakedduck1 already mentioned, yes — blood pressure and all vital signs are..." + (show)

@santosha my eeg admission will be this coming Monday at 8 am.

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | May 16 6:51am

In reply to @ellierwin "@santosha my eeg admission will be this coming Monday at 8 am." + (show)

@ellierwin
Since VEEG exams can last more than a day, it's worth bringing a few things to keep yourself comfortable and entertained during your stay. Personally, I never go without a good book. Sometimes I bring my laptop too, so I can check emails, catch up on posts, and watch something I enjoy.
Wishing you a positive VEEG experience, and please do keep us posted!
Chris

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ellierwin | @ellierwin | May 16 7:31am

Is there any specific shower instructions that I should do the night before or morning of the emu stay

Jake | @jakedduck1 | May 16 12:13pm

@ellierwin
Wash your hair with shampoo but dont use any other type hair products.
Take lots of goodies although they probably won't let you have chocolate, they confiscated mine. It messes with the brain waves. Don't drink coffee or caffeine drinks for at least 6 hours prior to test.
Take care,
Jake