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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a procedure that measures the electrical impulses in the brain. An EEG is done by placing small sensors (electrodes) on a person's scalp to detect the electrical impulses moving through the brain.
An EEG is often used to help determine the presence and cause of seizures. The amount and pattern of electrical activity is important in diagnosing seizure disorders.
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| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Last Updated | September 1, 2006 |
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Last Updated:
September 1, 2006- Author:
- Jan Nissl, RN, BS
- Medical Review:
- Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology
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