EEG Studies

We offer four types of electroencephalogram (EEG) studies that may be ordered by your provider. Types of EEG studies include:

• Routine EEG: This study is performed by a technician in our clinic. Your physician will read the results of this specialized study and provide recommendations. The in-office procedure often takes about one hour, and results are available within one to two business days.
• Ambulatory EEG: This study will start in our clinic. Our technician will set up the study in the office, and then you’ll complete the study at home during the next 24 to 72 hours. Your child’s neurologist will read the results of the specialized study. Results are available within one week.
• In-home video EEG: This study is set up by our technician in your home with electrodes, leads and cameras. The study allows your child to sleep in his or her own bed while the video monitoring collects data for 24 to 72 hours. Your child’s neurologist will read the results for this specialized study and provide you with the results within one week. 

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

This hospital-based study takes place at either Dell Children’s Medical Center or North Austin Medical Center. A physician from our office will be part of your child’s care team while at the hospital. The study is ordered based on the medical necessity of your child’s condition for real-time video analysis during an EEG. It is performed in the hospital setting for one to seven days, and results are available prior to your child being discharged.