EEG (Electroencephalogram) An EEG is a test that records the electrical activity of the brain. The test may be done to check for: 

• Seizures
• Confusion or changes in behavior
• Head injury or disease
• Changes in level of unconsciousness

Arrive on time for your test:  Plan on being here about 2 hours

To Prepare

• The night before your test:
• Sleep as much as you want
• Sleep only half the amount of time that you sleep other nights. For example, if you sleep 8 hours a night, sleep 4 hours the nightbefore your test.
• Do not Sleep
• Avoid caffeine drinks such as coffee, tea and soft drinks after midnight before the test.
• Wash your hair before the test. Do not use oils, sprays and lotions

During the test

• Small pads called electrodes are put on your scalp with paste. The pads read the electrical activity of your brain and send it to a machine.You will feel no pain
• Be asked to breathe deep and fast through your mouth
• Be shown a flashing light for a short time
• Sleep

After the test

• The pads and paste are taken off your scalp. You can wash your hair at home with shampoo to remove the rest of the paste.
• Test results are sent to your doctor. Your doctor will share the results with you.