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We are glad to inform you that now we have the facility of 32channel Digital EEG (Electroencephalography) in our hospital.

FAQ about EEG

  • What is EEG?
    EEG (Electroencephalography) means Electrical activity of brain measures by 10-20 International system of electrode application.

  • What is difference between CT Scan and EEG?
    CT Scan shows the Structural position of brain and EEG shows Function of the Brain.

  • Definition of EEG.
    EEG means Electro Potential Difference between two any points which measures by 10-20 International system of electrode application on the skull.

  • What is 10-20 International system of electrode application?
    Position of electrode placement measure by 10% or 20% of standard landmarks on the skull.

  • What are the precautions required before the EEG test?
    1. Patient’s hair should be wash with shampoo & dry & free from oil on the day of the test.
    2. No fasting is required.
    3. Children below 16 years of age should be awake for 8-10 hours before the test.

  • When is EEG test reqiured?
    EEG test is required in the following cases:
    Headache, Migraine, Vertigo, Epilepsy or Convulsion, Involuntary Movements, Brain Tumor, TIA, Head injury with vomiting, Convulsion with fever or some jerks (For small children); Delayed cried by birth or Hypocalsimic attacks or Breath holding spells (For newborn or neonates).

  • Is the procedure painful?
    No, it is a painless procedure.
We do the reporting of Pediatric & Adult EEG patients separately.
 
Consultants for Adult Patients are:
Name Timing
Dr. Manoj Rajani 1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m Tuesday
Dr. Rajendra Jhanwar 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Friday
 
Consultant for Pediatric & Newborn babies is
DR. (MRS.) ANAITA UDWADIA - HEGDE. M.D. (Pediatric) M.R.C.P.C.H. (London)
Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology (London)
She is from Bai Jerbai Wadia Children Hospital, Mumbai, India &
Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, India.
 
For more details AVDHUT VASANT JOSHI. (Neuro-Technologists)
Cell No. 9324607117.
e-mail avdhutjoshi75@yahoo.com
 
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