Electroencephalogram (EEG) Department
What do we do?
An Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a painless test that provides important information about the health and functioning of the brain by measuring changes in the electrical activity generated by its nerve cells.
An EEG is used primarily in the evaluation of patients with seizures and those suspected of having seizures. It is also used as an indicator for brain function in metabolic disorders, head trauma, infectious diseases of the nervous system, cerebrovascular accidents and in the evaluation of organic causes of psychiatric problems.
Neurologists, neurosurgeons and pediatricians use the service of the EEG department widely.
The EEG test does not measure intelligence or mental status and there is no danger of electric shock.
An EEG provides information primarily on brain function but can also compliment the information gained from other tests as well.
Information for Patients
The EEG lab is located on the seventh floor of the Connell wing (Connell 7) at Kingston General Hospital.
Please bring your Health Card to your appointment.
If you are employed with the military, please bring the necessary paperwork.
It is also helpful to have a list of your current medications as this information is important to the electroencephalographer when interpreting your results.
The EEG Department – Patient Guide contains additional information that will help you understand more about the electroencephalogram (EEG).
If you have additional concerns please feel free to contact the EEG Department at (613) 548-7835. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 0800-1600.
Information for Physicians
The EEG Department - Physicians Guide contains information on how to book a variety of EEG tests as well as other useful information.
Click here to download a copy of the EEG requisition
Each complete guide is also available as a printable PDF at the links below: