An EEG gives doctors a record of that activity by recording it onto a computer or printing it out on a piece of paper.Īn EEG helps doctors understand what is happening inside the brain. These brain waves are the way brain cells talk to one another and get information from the brain to the rest of the body. This test takes from 6 hours to several days, depending on the information that is needed.Īn electroencephalogram ( ee-leck-tro-en-SEFF-a-lo-gram) or EEG uses small button-shaped electrodes on the outside of the scalp to record the brain’s electrical activity or brain waves.This test is usually done at the hospital.During the video EEG, your child will be videotaped while the EEG is done.All testing takes place on the outside of your child’s body and will not hurt.Small button-shaped stickers called electrodes will be placed on your child’s scalp to measure the brain activity.Your child should not drink anything with caffeine in it on the day of the test.The EEG measures the electrical activity in the brain called brain waves.Learn more about the Epilepsy Center and Electroencephalogram (EEG) services Fast Facts About EEG Please read the following information to learn about these tests and how you can help. At UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, we believe parents and guardians can contribute to the success of these tests and invite you to participate.
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