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Programs & Services


Pediatric Electroencephalography Service

Provides pediatric electroencephalography service.

An EEG test is a measurement of the electrical activity of the brain. It takes approximately 60 - 90 minutes and is performed by a technologist and then interpreted by a neurologist. The test involves the placement of electrodes on your scalp; there is no pain or discomfort involved. For outpatient appointments, we often ask children to arrive sleepy, so we can complete the study while they sleep. We ask that you arrive for your appointment with clean hair with no mousse, gels or hairspray.

Contact Details

Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Info
Neurophysiology Lab (Main floor)
Address
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6A8
Telephone
403-955-7084
Fax
403-592-8383
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site

Getting There

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
neurologists, technologists
Eligibility
  • Referrals for routine EEGs accepted from all physicians.
  • Routine EEGs include sleep deprivation & try to capture spontaneous sleep. We do not do EEGs under sedation but can provide Child Life support for children who might not be cooperative.
  • Prolonged ambulatory or in-hospital EEGs can only be requested by pediatric neurology.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

These common occurrences will not be considered for EEG without further risk factors or symptoms:

  • Repetitive febrile seizures < age 5y
  • First seizures < age 10y
  • Inattention & staring
  • Repetitive episodes of dizziness, sensory feeling or headaches
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
EEG
Other
Electroencephalography, Neurophysiology