what do they do? was it better than you thought it would be?
2006-12-03 20:39:53 · 9 answers · asked by Jon 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
THERE IS NOTHING TO IT,THEY JUST STICK THE ELECTRODES TO YOUR CHEST,AND ARM'S AND YOU JUST LAY THERE TILL ITS DONE,NOT VERY LONG.
2006-12-03 20:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by aunty m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I was working as a practice nurse in Germany doing EEG's every day.
Dont worry, An EEG does not hurt, but takes a while to set up (depending on the machine and nurse ;-) )
You will get several electrons placed on your head, (sometimes on your wrist as well, which is to measure the radius pulse). These electrons measure your brainstorms and it will take about 8-10 minutes. Depending on your health and age, you sometimes have to hyperventilate for some time. This is to provoke the brain and to monitor any changes. They also will ask you to close and open your eyes sometimes which will also change the brainstorms.
An EEG is compareable with an ECG and some patients with strong head-ache, epilepsy, vertigo (dizzines), after an accident etc. would receive one. As I sad, dont worry, many people would receive an EEG once in their life. If you have still worries or questions, ask your GP to explain the procedures and the reasons patients will receive an EEG.
Hope this helps.
(Sorry for any spelling mistakes, english is not my first language)
Doire
2006-12-09 06:55:28 · answer #2 · answered by Doire 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite relaxing. You lie down on a couch. The nurse sticks little electrodes on your chest with (very cold) jelly. Then you lie back for a couple of minutes and she takes them off again.
A few minutes later, they show you a picture that looks like a storm at sea and expect you to know what it means.
2006-12-03 20:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2-3 over the years. They are nothing to worry about and quite straight forward.
You do not feel any pain or anything, just lie there and relax and just listen to the instructions the nurse gives you.
2006-12-03 20:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are FUN! gooey stuff on your scalp, its water based, so washes right out. Then is a light show! Strobe light goes off to test reactions. Its all over, kool aide or juice, a pretty picture to look at and you tell them what it is. I said it was a pony, but it was a sailboat. shhh
2006-12-03 20:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had several!
Few ecectrodes on the scalp.Painless.Checks for any abnormalities in brain activity.Generally inconclusive..
Not ECG.which checks the heart.
2006-12-03 21:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by gary b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attach sticky electrodes to you and leave you on the machine for a few minutes, easy really. had mine due to an electrocution !
2006-12-03 20:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by cereal killer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have only had an ecg and if its anything like that then nothing to worry about :) except you wont have to take your top off like in an ecg so even better! good luck
2006-12-03 20:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by glasgow-flower-1234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a few wires tacked onto you and you lay there while the machine prints out
2006-12-07 08:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋