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Electroencephalogram

Electroencephalogram. By: Matt Colletti. What it is used for. It is used primarily to diagnose disease These include: Epilepsy Sleep disorders Also used to see if a patient is brain dead Used to monitor brain activity during surgery. History.

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Electroencephalogram

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  1. Electroencephalogram By: Matt Colletti

  2. What it is used for • It is used primarily to diagnose disease • These include: • Epilepsy • Sleep disorders • Also used to see if a patient is brain dead • Used to monitor brain activity during surgery

  3. History • 1912-First animal EEG was performed by Adolf Beck • 1924-First human EEG was recorded • 1936-First EEG lab was opened at Mass General

  4. How it works

  5. Limitations • Cost: Anywhere from $200-3000 without insurance • Accuracy: Can be affected by inconsistencies in the testing procedure

  6. Future • Improved Testing procedure • Reduced Costs

  7. Works Cited • CostHelper <http://health.costhelper.com/eeg.html >. • Wikipedia: Electroencephalogram <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroencephalography>. • Gazzaley Lab <http://gazzaleylab.ucsf.edu/facilities.html>. • J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry <http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/76/suppl_2/ii2.full>. • WebMD <http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/electroencephalogram-eeg-21508>.

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