Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests  

Procedure Name: Pediatric Sleep EEG

Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Sleep Lab

Department Contact Information:
(770) 991-2138

Where to Report:
Please enter at the Outpatient Entrance (view map) and go to the Admissions desk (view map) two hours before your scheduled procedure. You will be directed to the Outpatient Procedure Unit (view map) where you will be prepared for your procedure.

What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Any forms from your physician relating to this visit
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- All of your medications OR a listing of all medications along with the dose, how often you take it, and the last time you took it
- A list of all of your allergies
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
- Any films or reports from relevant studies not performed at Southern Regional.

Patient Instructions:
- No food or drink after midnight the night before the procedure.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and information.
- Please follow any other specific instructions given to you by your doctor.

Procedure Information:
The test is a recording of the electrical activity in the brain. The parents of the child need to keep that child awake as long as possible the night before the test and wake up as early as possible the morning of the test. The child will be sedated for the test. Please wash and dry child's hair the day of the test. There should be no oils, hair spray, or mousse on the hair. Morning of test do not eat or drink anything with caffeine. (Sodas, coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.) Child's physician should send a complete History & Physical.

Additional Information:
The waiting area (view map) is located in the Cardiology Department for family members.