Significant EEG patterns include normal variants, artifact patterns and abnormal EEG patterns. The technician may add additional monitoring electrodes for eye movements, ECG, respiration and limb movements. The technician records 20 minutes for routine studies and 30 minutes for sleep deprived studies. Technician removes electrodes correctly, cleans the patient's scalp, cleans the electrodes and sterilizes electrodes when appropriate. Technician completes all needed forms and transfers the EEG data for interpretation.
Patient monitoring The patient's state of alertness is measured periodically.
Patients with coma or altered mental state may be tested with auditory or tactile stimulation. Patients with seizures or pseudoseizures are tested for responsiveness. The technician archives files on CD-ROM correctly. The technician records any adjustments for inventory and orders supplies as needed. Apgar scores, conceptional age, post natal and gestational age are recorded.