EEG Flashcards
1
Q
what is an EEG
A
EEG is a monitoring method to record electrical activity of the brain.
2
Q
what is EEG used for
A
it is used to find problems related to electrical activity in the brain.
3
Q
how are EEGs carried out
A
small electrodes are places on the scalp which track and record brain wave patterns
4
Q
What can EEGs be used for?
A
can be used for finding dimentia, brain tumors, detecting head injurys and investigating epilepsy.
5
Q
comparison of ECG to EEG
A
An ECG determines if there are any problems with a persons heart whereas an EEG determines if there are any problems with a persons brain.
