Ambulatory EEG (Prolonged EEG Monitoring)

Ambulatory EEG is a portable, non-invasive test that continuously records the brains electrical activity over a prolonged period. Unlike a routine EEG, the Ambulatory EEG allows you continue in your normal daily activities and environment while monitoring is occurring. This type of EEG provides a greater opportunity to capture abnormal brain activity, or infrequent symptoms that may not occur during a shorter routine test.

An ambulatory EEG may be recommended for patients who:

• Need further investigation of epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Experience unexplained episodes (ie. unusual behaviour, blackouts, confusion, memory loss)
• Require assessment of how a neurological condition is being managed
• Have infrequent symptoms that are unlikely to appear in a routine EEG.

What to except:

1. Electrode Placement

• Our trained technicians will attach small electrodes to your scalp using a safe, medical-grade adhesive
• These electrodes connect to a recorder device that sits in a cross-body pouch.

2. During Your Prolonged Monitoring

• Continue most daily activities as per usual.
• Avoid showering, swimming, or intense physical activities to protect the device.
• Maintain an event diary to record any episodes (dizziness, confusion, seizures, etc.)
• The monitoring continues for several days depending on the referral.

3. After Your Test

• Return to our Inner West Neurology for electrode removal using an adhesive remover.
• Our expert neurologists will analyse the comprehensive data
• We’ll schedule a follow-up consultation to discuss your results and personalised treatment options