An Electroencephalograph or EEG is a recording of brain waves, which show the electrical activity of brain cells. An EEG machine is used to record these electrical impulses.
EEG Machine
Small caps are attached to the patient's scalp and these pick up signals of electrical energy from the brain. Specially trained doctors and nurses can interpret these waveforms. Diseases such as epilepsy (seizures or fits), and severe brain injury from lack of oxygen may be measured using an EEG machine.A single recording or a continuous recording of brain waves may be done. This measurement does not hurt the patient. The EEG machine may either be a separate piece of equipment or available in the bedside monitor
All Intensive Care interventions and procedures carry a degree of potential risk even when performed by skilled and experienced staff. Please discuss these issues with the medical and nursing staff who are caring for the patient.
Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please discuss them with the ICU nurses and doctors.
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