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How do I book an EEG?
The EEG requisition must be completed and signed by a physician. Patient
demographics for billing purposes must be included in the box at the top right
hand side of the requisition. Information required includes name, date of
birth, address, OHIP number, diagnosis, relevant history and reason for the
EEG.
To book an appointment, call the EEG Department at (613) 548-7835. The
secretary’s hours are Monday to Friday 0930-1400. Messages can be left on voice
mail and calls will be returned.
Once an appointment is given, it is the responsibility of the physician’s office
to notify the patient of the date and time and any special instructions. A copy
of the completed requisition may be faxed to the department at (613) 548-1341;
however, we still require that the original requisition be mailed to the
department.
Where do I get an EEG requistion?
For inpatients and physicians at KGH/HDH, requisitions are available from Stores
(order number 1655).
For outpatients, call the EEG Department to have the requisition mailed or faxed
to you. Additional copies can be made in your office.
You can also download a requisition by clicking
here
What should patients bring for the test?
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Health Insurance Card
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List of medications
How do I book a 24 Hour Ambulatory EEG?
Ambulatory EEG is a very convenient, versatile system, which lends
itself to numerous clinical situations and applications both for the
inpatient and the outpatient. While recording, there are few restrictions so
all age groups may be recorded successfully.
Referrals for Ambulatory Monitoring will only be accepted from Neurologists and
Neurosurgeons. All other requests for recording should be discussed with Dr.
Brunet or Dr. Spiller before it is agreed to do the test. However, if the EEG
report recommends Ambulatory Monitoring, it can be booked without further
consultation.
Once an appointment for Ambulatory Monitoring has been made, the physician sends
the signed requisition and copies of previous EEGs done elsewhere to the EEG
Department. If a routine EEG has not been done within the previous six months,
the referring physician will arrange to have one done prior to the Ambulatory
Recording.
If the patient is incapable of pressing the event button or unaware of when
his/her spells occur, a responsible adult must accompany them to maintain the
diary and press the button. This person must be available for the set-up and
the entire duration of the recording.
How do I book a patient for Intensive Video EEG Monitoring?
The main application for Intensive Monitoring (IM) lies in the diagnosis and
management of patients with seizures. It is of paramount diagnostic importance
to record simultaneously both the behavioral and EEG phenomena characteristic
of a seizure.
Requests for Intensive Monitoring EEGs will be accepted from Neurologists. Dr.
Brunet or Dr. Spiller must approve the booking. IM EEGs are usually a one-week
booking into the hospital. Adult patients are booked into Kidd 733 on a Sunday
with the test starting Monday morning and running until Friday noon at the
latest. Pediatric patients are booked into Bawden 103 on a Monday morning, with
the test starting that day and running until Friday noon at the latest. If
adequate recording is obtained early, the patient may be discharged sooner.
When an IM booking is requested, the following is required:
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A completed Hospital Registration Form (HRF)
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A letter addressed to Dr. D.G. Brunet or Dr. A. Spiller stating why this
patient should be admitted for IM, including type of spells, etc. OR a copy of
the last clinic letter if it states why the patient is to be admitted and the
type of spells, etc.
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A copy of any previous EEGs that may have been done at a facility other than
KGH.
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