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Neurophysiology Department spinal cord mapping and monitoring leaflet
Your Surgeon would like you to have Neurophysiology spinal cord mapping and monitoring during your surgery. This involves mapping and monitoring of the motor and sensory parts of your spinal cord that are at risk of injury either directly from surgery or indirectly from blood loss or stroke.
Nocturnal polysomnography (NPSG)
Your doctor would like you to have a nocturnal polysomnography investigation (NPSG).
Sleep Deprived EEG (Electroencephalogram) Patient
EEG stands for Electroencephalogram. This is a recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
Somatosensory evoked potential
Your Consultant would like you to have a somatotosensory evoked potential investigation (SEP).
Video Telemetry
This is a continuous Electroencephalogram (EEG) and video monitoring which records until sufficient information is obtained and can last up to 7 days.
WADA Test
This test helps your doctors to discover which side of your brain controls speech and memory prior to you being considered for epilepsy surgery.