EEG examination (wakefulness and wleep)
Diagnostic standard
at the patient's home
An EEG examination performed at the patient’s home is a significant extension of standard diagnostic procedures usually conducted in clinical settings. This method allows for the assessment of the patient’s brain activity in their natural environment, which is particularly important when neurological symptoms manifest or intensify at home. Home examinations allow for the recording of electrical brain activity during regular daily activities, which can facilitate the identification and characterization of seizures that might not occur during a short clinical study. Furthermore, a home EEG minimizes the stress associated with visiting a medical facility, which can significantly influence the results. It also allows for a full visualization of physiological sleep phases and the potential detection of epileptiform discharges.
During the examination, the patient sits or lies down comfortably, and a special cap with electrodes is placed on their head to record the brain’s electrical activity. Wakefulness EEG is performed on adults as well as children who are able to lie still during the test.
Duration:
- Wakefulness study: approximately 20–30 minutes.
- Sleep study: the duration depends on how quickly the patient falls asleep. It is advisable to reserve at least one hour, often longer.
During the procedure, standard activation trials are performed:
- Hyperventilation (deep breathing)
- Photostimulation (light flashes)
- Opening and closing of eyes (applies only to the wakefulness study)
The choice of trials is always adapted to the degree of cooperation, the patient’s age, and the type of study.
Application of EEG at the patient's home
Indications for
EEG diagnostics
At-home EEG examinations are particularly recommended for patients with mobility limitations, including people with disabilities, the chronically ill, bedridden patients, those after amputations, as well as those who use a wheelchair. For these groups, a visit to a medical facility can pose a significant logistical and transportation challenge. This study is also recommended for patients in whom a change of environment may trigger anxiety reactions or intensify existing functional disorders. This applies specifically to infants, young children, individuals on the autism spectrum, and patients with anxiety disorders.
Benefits of the EEG examination
Why choose
a home-based study?
An EEG performed at the patient’s home takes place in everyday living conditions, enabling a more accurate assessment of neurological status in a natural environment. It allows for the observation and recording of symptoms that may not occur in a clinical setting and helps achieve optimal technical recording quality. As an extension of the standard EEG, we also offer Video EEG examinations, which allow for additional visual assessment of the patient’s behavior and reactions while simultaneously illustrating the bioelectrical activity of the brain.
How to prepare for an EEG examination?
Your guide
to preparation
- For Sleep EEG: Stay awake for an appropriate amount of time before the test so that the pa-tient falls asleep naturally during the examination.
- Clean Hair: Hair should be washed and dried before the test to ensure optimal electrode con-tact with the scalp. Avoid styling products (gels, sprays, oils) on the day of the test.
- General Health: A runny nose, cough, or low-grade fever excludes the possibility of the test. Recent antibiotic therapy is an indication to postpone the appointment by 1 week.
- Meal: The patient should not be hungry; it is recommended to eat a light meal before the test.
- Avoid Caffeine: Avoid caffeine-containing products (coffee, tea, cola, certain OTC drugs) on the day of the test and the day before.
- Regular Medications: Patients should continue taking regular medications unless advised otherwise. Any changes must be consulted with a physician.
- Comfortable Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes that do not constrict the head or neck.
- Informing Staff: Please inform the staff of any issues, such as a tendency for seizures, skin allergies, or other health concerns.
- State of Mind: Avoid stress before the test; a calm state of mind helps obtain stable results.
- Medical Documentation: Prepare medical records beforehand to provide relevant health in-formation to the physician describing the study.
EEG results from NEURODIAGNOSTYKA
Quality Assurance
and Interpretation
When conducting home EEG studies, our staff adheres to the following principles and standards:
- Clinical Compliance: Although performed at home, the study meets the same quality and ac-curacy standards as clinical tests.
- Staff Qualifications: Personnel are highly qualified. The neurophysiologist performing the as-sessment holds a certificate in electroencephalography issued by the Polish Society of Clini-cal Neurophysiology (PTNK).
- Equipment Accuracy: Our home EEG equipment is as reliable as clinical hardware, including professional electrodes, signal amplifiers, and specialized data analysis software.
- Recording Standards: Recordings follow international standards (IFCN). The study covers an appropriate duration and various states of wakefulness or sleep.
- Individualization: Customization of the study protocol to the specific patient.
- Analysis and Interpretation: Data analysis is performed by an experienced PTNK-certified neurophysiologist (physician). Interpretation considers the EEG recording alongside medical history and current symptoms.
- Reporting: Results are provided in a written description containing a detailed analysis and re-commendations for further diagnostics or treatment.
- Confidentiality: All data is handled with the highest confidentiality, in accordance with GDPR (RODO) and medical secrecy regulations.
- Personalized Approach: The study accounts for the individual needs of the patient and speci-fic conditions of their place of residence.
THE ABOVE STANDARDS ENSURE THE CREDIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EXAMINATIONS
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