Paediatric EEG
Safe, High-Precision Brain Wave Recording for Children
Overview
A pediatric Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a safe, painless test that records the electrical activity of your child's brain, helping diagnose seizures, epilepsy syndromes, and sleep disorders.
We provide a quiet, child-friendly environment to ensure a stress-free recording session.
Common Symptoms & Indications
- ✕ Sudden abnormal shaking or twitching
- ✕ Staring spells with unresponsive behavior
- ✕ Unexplained developmental regression
- ✕ Recurrent sleep disturbances
Clinical Procedure & Diagnostics
Placing small, painless metal discs (electrodes) on the child's scalp using a special paste, recording brain activity during sleep, wakefulness, and during light flashes.
Key Recovery Benefits
- ✓ Painless, non-invasive diagnostic tool
- ✓ Custom child-friendly environment
- ✓ High-precision digital recording
- ✓ Crucial for classifying epilepsy
Rehabilitation & Recovery Timeline
Sleep Deprivation
Parents are guided on sleep timing to ensure the child falls asleep easily during the test.
Recording
Quiet, painless session taking 30 to 45 minutes.
Analysis
Detailed reading of EEG spikes by Dr. Amodini Walia.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EEG is a painless test that records the brain's electrical activity using small sensors placed on the scalp to detect abnormalities like seizures.
No. An EEG is completely safe and painless. It does not send electricity into the brain; it only records the brain's natural electrical patterns.
Brain wave abnormalities and seizures are more likely to occur and be recorded during sleep. Sleep-deprivation helps the child sleep easily during the test.
Yes, parents can sit next to their child, read a book, or soothe them throughout the entire recording session.
Consult Specialist
Schedule a detailed clinical assessment with Dr. Amodini Walia at The Ved Clinic Dehradun.
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