NEUROLOGY HEALTHCARE, LLC TAMER SAAD, MD ...

NEUROLOGY HEALTHCARE, LLC
TAMER SAAD, MD
3020 Hospital Drive 4460 Redbank Express 7626 University Court
Suite 230 Suite 230 Suite 308
Batavia, OH 45103 Cincinnati, OH 45227 West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: 513-299-1218 / 513-732-8377- Fax: 513-732-2618
AMBULATORY ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (AEEG)
INSTRUCTIONS:
A brief description of an Ambulatory EEG, there is only a single application of the
electrodes. Once the electrodes are placed, you may go home and resume your
regular activities with some restrictions. (please see below)
1.) REQUIRED TIME: If this is your initial visit, please arrive 15 minutes early.
Allow 1 hour for the set up of the study.
2.) ILLNESS: Please reschedule your study if you are sneezing or coughing
excessively due to an illness, this may adversely affect the technical quality of the
study.
3.) SLEEP: The night before you may have a normal amount of sleep, unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
4.) MEDICATIONS: Take all medications as prescribed, unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
5.) MEALS AND BEVERAGES: Please avoid all caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea
and soda) and chocolate . You may drink decaffeinated beverages and all other
drinks. You may have meals.
6.) HAIR: Prior to your study, please ensure that your hair is washed and dried.
As certain hair products may prevent the electrodes from sticking to the scalp.
This includes oils, gels and hairspray. Please do not use braids, hair extensions,
dreadlocks, weaves or toupees as they also prevent the electrodes sticking to the
scalp.
7.) CLOTHING: You are unable to pull anything over your head once the electrodes
are in placed. We advise wearing loose clothing that buttons in the front.
Revised 11/05/2011

AMBULATORY ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM (AEEG)
INSTRUCTIONS:
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8.) HATS: Please do not wear tight fitting hats/garments as this may adversely
affect the electrode connections. If you desire to place hats/garments over your
head once the electrodes are in placed, you may use a scarf or a loose hat.
9.) DIARY: You be given a diary to document the time and your activities during
any symptom that occurs throughout your recording. (lightheadedness, blacking
out, palpations, chest pains, stomach rising, anxiety, or any other symptom that
you deem is important) Please document all activities from the start of the study
until the completion.
10.) EVENT BUTTON: ONLY when a physical symptom occurs, push the event
button and document your symptoms. (see DIARY)
11.) FOR SAFETY AND TECHNICAL REASONS DO NOT DO THE
FOLLOWING DURING THE RECORDING:
Press, Touch or Tamper with electrodes
Tamper or get the recorder wet
Get the electrodes wet
Bath/Shower
Comb and/or brush hair
Sleep in a water bed with the heater on
Use an electric blanket
Use a microwave
Allow wind to blow in hair
Engage in exercise and/or other strenuous activity
Do not chew in excess (frequent snacking, chew gum, etc..)
12.) REMOVE ELECTRODES: Once the study is completed, return to our office
and allow 30 minutes to remove the electrodes.
(Please note a $250 fee will charged to your account for all missed appointments or not cancelled 3
business days in advance, this will be your responsibility not your insurance company.)
Revised 11/05/2011