SPIKE AMBULATORY
EEG SERVICES & STAFFING
About Us
For over 15 years, SPIKE Ambulatory EEG Services and Staffing has been providing these neurological tools to a wide range of medical facilities including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric hospitals as well doctor offices. We treat each patient with personal attention, compassion and respect while delivering superior quality studies for the physician’s interpretation, diagnosis and treatment. SPIKE Ambulatory EEG Services and Staffing plays a vital role in enhancing neurological diagnostics and patient care. Their commitment to quality studies benefits both patients and physicians in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey region.
EEG monitoring plays a crucial role in establishing accurate diagnoses for various brain conditions. Let’s delve into the significance of EEG monitoring in the context of the mentioned disorders.
How We Can Help
Patients with brain lesions resulting from tumors or strokes may exhibit
unusually slow EEG waves. The size and location of the lesion influence
the EEG pattern.
Head and Brain Injury
EEG helps detect abnormal brain wave patterns associated with seizures. Rapid spiking waves on the EEG indicate seizure activity. It aids in diagnosing epilepsy and assessing treatment effectiveness.
Seizure & Epileptic Disorders
EEG provides insights into brain inflammation (encephalitis) and altered
brain function (encephalopathy). Abnormal EEG findings guide diagnosis and management.
Encephalitis & Encephalopathy
Sudden changes in mental status can be evaluated using EEG. It assists in identifying underlying neurological causes.
Change in Mental Status
EEG helps evaluate memory-related conditions such as amnesia. In dementia cases, EEG patterns may reveal abnormalities associated
with cognitive decline.
Amnesia and Dementia
EEG is essential for diagnosing sleep-related conditions like narcolepsy. It captures brain activity during different sleep stages.
Sleep Disorders
EEG monitoring aids in localizing brain tumors.. while it is more reliable for
superficial lesions, it provides valuable information for diagnosis.
Brain Tumor
In summary, EEG monitoring is a valuable tool for assessing brain function, diagnosing
neurological disorders, and tailoring patient care.