Night EEG with Video Monitoring

Night Video EEG Monitoring in Kyiv: What It Is and Where It Is Performed

Night EEG with video monitoring is today one of the most informative methods for analyzing brain function. The assessment covers all phases: wakefulness, drowsiness, deep sleep, and awakening. The purpose of night encephalography is to show how brain activity changes in different phases of sleep in order to detect possible pathologies. The study is performed with parallel video recording, which is considered the "gold standard" in establishing a diagnosis. The modern CSM Clinic in Kyiv performs the procedure in conditions convenient for the patient, under the supervision of experienced specialists – a neurologist and an epileptologist.

Indications for Night EEG

Night electroencephalography helps detect signs of pathology that are "missed" in an ordinary daytime study. The procedure takes several hours. Most often, night EEG is prescribed when epilepsy is suspected, as well as for a number of serious disturbances of brain function. Symptoms that indicate the need for an EEG include:

• convulsive seizures;
• sleep problems or frequent aggressive behavior during sleep;
• sleepwalking;
• autism spectrum disorders;
• epileptic seizures (especially at night);
• enuresis;
• frequent dizziness, sudden loss of consciousness;
• delayed development in a child, intellectual disability.

The method is suitable even for the youngest patients – it is safe and non-invasive, and therefore painless. To arrange an EEG, a neurologist consultation in Kyiv at CSM Clinic is required; the neurologist determines whether the procedure is appropriate and takes part in interpreting the results.

Preparing for Night EEG

The night EEG procedure does not require complicated preparation. Adults should avoid caffeine and alcohol. Doctors also recommend washing the hair with shampoo without using certain cosmetic products such as lotions and oils. If the encephalography is being performed for a child, daytime sleep should be limited, and, if possible, the procedure should be explained to the child in a playful way. Preparing a child includes:

• avoiding chocolate and carbonated drinks;
• limiting sweets;
• creating the most comfortable conditions possible.

It is advisable for the child to bring favorite items (pajamas, a toy). To keep the little patient calm, parents may be present nearby during the procedure.

How Is Night EEG Performed?

Night encephalography in Kyiv is performed in a specially equipped room at our clinic. The main stages:

1. Placing electrodes on the patient's head using a special cap with sensors.
2. Connecting the equipment and creating conditions for comfortable sleep.
3. Video monitoring during sleep.
4. Finishing the process and removing the electrodes.
5. Analysis of the study results by the doctor.

In total, the procedure takes about 8 hours. The video camera works throughout the entire sleep period under the constant supervision of medical staff. The results of the night encephalography allow the doctor to assess the patient's current condition and to select a suitable treatment method or adjust it if needed. The price of a night EEG (Kyiv) is listed in the CSM Clinic price list.