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What should you not do before an EEG?
Do not eat or drink anything with caffeine in it for 12 hours before the test. This includes cola, energy drinks, and chocolate. Shampoo your hair and rinse with clear water the evening before or the morning of the test. Do not put any hair conditioner or oil on after you wash your hair.
What should you do before an EEG?
How you prepare
- Wash your hair the night before or the day of the test, but don’t use conditioners, hair creams, sprays or styling gels.
- If you’re supposed to sleep during your EEG test, your doctor might ask you to sleep less or avoid sleep the night before your test.
What do you wear to an EEG?
You should wear comfortable clothing while your ambulatory EEG is being performed. Sweat pants and a loose fitting top with buttons down the front are suggested. Tight fitting sleeves and pull over tops will not be permitted. Do not attempt to pull a shirt or other clothing over your head during the ambulatory EEG.
Why do you have to stay awake before an EEG?
Your doctor might ask you to have less sleep than usual before you have some types of EEG tests. This is done to increase the chances of catching abnormal activity during the test. This might also increase the risk that you would have a seizure around the time of having the test.
Can I use my phone during an EEG?
Can I use electronic devices while the EEG is recording? (Cell phone, iPad, video games, computer) Yes, most electronic devices do not cause any type of interference. Neurotech will know immediately if any electronic devices cause interference with our EEG device.
What is the best way to stay up all night?
How to Stay Awake Naturally
- Get Up and Move Around to Feel Awake.
- Take a Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness.
- Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid Fatigue.
- Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost Energy.
- Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your Mind.
- Turn Up the Lights to Ease Fatigue.
- Take a Breather to Feel Alert.
What should I do before an electroencephalogram test?
Take your usual medications unless instructed otherwise. Wash your hair the night before or the day of the test, but don’t use conditioners, hair creams, sprays or styling gels. Hair products can make it harder for the sticky patches that hold the electrodes to adhere to your scalp.
What are the precautions for an EEG test?
EEG Test Precautions & Precautions 1 Caffeine consumption should be avoided on the day of the test as it may hamper the test results. 2 Sleeping on the night before the test should be avoided as a doctor may ask you to sleep during your test. 3 Continue your prescribed medication unless and until the doctor suggests you to stop.
Do you wash your hair the night before an EEG test?
Other precautions Wash your hair the night before or the day of the test, but don’t use conditioners, hair creams, sprays or styling gels. If you’re supposed to sleep during your EEG test, your doctor might ask you to sleep less or avoid sleep the night before your test.
When is the best time to take an EEG?
If performed under 24-48 hours from the last seizure, EEG proves to show abnormalities in most of the cases. Caffeine consumption should be avoided on the day of the test as it may hamper the test results. Sleeping on the night before the test should be avoided as a doctor may ask you to sleep during your test.