Neurology

Description: Electroneurodiagnostics is the study and recording of electrical activity in the brain and nervous system.

Tests are preformed by technologists who record information on paper or computer.
Results are interpreted by a specially trained physician who reports these findings to the neurologist who referred you.

Services: Procedures performed by the Neurology Department include:

Electroencephalograms: EEGs record the electrical activity of the brain and help diagnose a number of neurological problems. Types include Sleep EEG, 24-hour Ambulatory EEG, Long-Term Video EEG monitoring for adults, and Intraoperative EEG.
Evoked Potentials: EPs record electrical activity from the brain, spinal nerves or sensory receptors in response to specific external stimulation. Common types of EPs include visual (sight), auditory (sound) and somatosensory (nerves).
Electromyography: EMGs measure the electrical activity of muscles to help detect cause of problems such as muscle weakness, spasms, paralysis or pain.
Nerve Conduction Studies: NCS can measure speed and intensity of electrical signals that travel along nerves. NCS help detect cause of problems such as muscle weakness, spasms, paralysis or pain.
Intraoperative Monitoring: Sometimes patients having surgery will have EEG monitoring or Evoked Potentials throughout the time they are in the operating room. Types of monitoring could include:
- SSEPs
- EMG monitoring
- TCeMEPs
- Intraoperative peripheral and cranial nerve.

Accreditations/Honors:

Locations:

Outpatient Neurology Testing is located at the Indianapolis campus, 8051 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 310.
Inpatient Testing:
- Beech Grove: EEG, Long-Term Video EEG Monitoring for adults, EMG/NCS, Intraoperative Monitoring, Evoked Potentials
- Indianapolis: EEG, 24-Hour Ambulatory EEG, EMG/NCS and Evoked Potentials
- Mooresville: inpatient EEGs only

Phone: (317) 783-8306

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. A technologist is on call during weekends and holidays.

Preparing for Neurological Tests

If you are coming to St. Francis and know you will be having a neurological test, here is what you can do to prepare:

For EEGs and 24-hour EEGs:

Wash and dry your hair on the day of the test.
Do not use hair styling products, which can interfere with your test.
Eat your normal meals.
Take your normal medications unless instructed by your physician.
Follow any instructions given to you by your physician regarding sleep deprivation.
For a 24-hour EEG, wear a button-up shirt.

For EPs, EMGs and NCS:

To learn more about neurological conditions, visit the Your Health section or these Web sites: