In most cases the recordings last 20-30 minutes, although for some patients 24 or 48 hours may be required. The test is set up in the office by a technician and then interpreted by a board certified neurologist. For the 24 or 48 hour recordings a pushbutton device attached to the EEG electrodes on the scalp is taken home. When suspicious events occur, the button may be pushed to alert the neurologist, who will use this information during interpretation.
EEG is mainly used by Dr. Jaydeep Bhatt as a test to aid in the diagnosis of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Secondary uses occur when patients have altered mental status or decreased memory. Dr. Bhatt takes a careful neurological history prior to EEG is essential to focus attention on a particular region of the brain or a particular EEG pattern.
