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Emma has an EEG
Emma has been to the doctor.
Emma’s doctor said she needed to have the same test as you are having. Emma is having an EEG test.
What happened before Emma’s EEG test
This is what happened to Emma before she had her EEG.
Emma’s mummy got a letter. The letter told her that she had to wash Emma’s hair and make sure that she had something to eat on the day of her test.
Emma goes to the hospital
On the day of her test, Emma went to the hospital with her mummy. When they arrived, they had a ride in a lift. They gave their letter to a person at a desk and then sat in a waiting room.
Then someone called Emma’s name and mummy and Emma went into a room. In the room were some toys, a bed, a television and a computer.
The nurse said that they would use the computer to take her picture. The nurse also let Emma choose a DVD to watch. You can bring one of your own if you like.
Emma gets ready for her EEG test
First, Emma sat on a chair and had her head measured.
Then the nurse rubbed her head with a cotton bud. This tickled a bit.
Next the nurse put sticky paste on her head and stuck some coloured wires on to it.
Emma’s test begins
The nurse asked Emma to sit on the bed. The computer drew lots of squiggly lines for the doctor to look at.
The nurse asked Emma to do some things like open and close her eyes.
Emma was asked to blow some big breaths with a blower and to watch a bright disco light, first with her eyes open and then with them closed.
Emma’s test is all finished
When the test was finished the nurse took the coloured wires off Emma’s head and wiped it with warm water and cotton wool to get the sticky paste off.
Emma got a sticker for being such a good girl.
Emma enjoyed her day out.
Find out more
We will always ask for your consent before for any procedure takes place. Staff will explain all the risks benefits and alternatives before they ask for your consent.
If you are unsure about any aspect of the procedure proposed, please do not hesitate to ask for more information.
If you have any questions or worries after reading this information please ring the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology on:
0114 271 3237, open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Resource number: NPS7
Resource Type: Article
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