Outpatient EEGs are the most common type we perform at the Stanford Children’s Health EEG Lab. EEGs do require a child to be still and calm, which can be a challenge, but no part of an EEG hurts. The electrodes placed on the skin are passive and only record activity they do not stimulate the brain, and they present no risk of shock. Children who are already prone to have seizures occasionally have them during the test, but the clinical staff is ready to respond immediately if a seizure occurs. Most medical procedures entail some risk, but EEGs, which have been used for almost a century, are very safe. An EEG can help determine whether seizures or other brain conditions are causing the symptoms. Most EEGs are ordered for children who have unexplained developmental delays or are experiencing symptoms such as loss of consciousness, abnormal movements, or abnormal behavior. Sleep disorders that have an unknown cause.A child may need an EEG to look for evidence of, or to get a more specific diagnosis for:
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