Anyone who is having difficulty managing seizures could be a candidate for long-term
video EEG monitoring. This type of study is done to obtain both a video recording and
the EEG information in order to determine which type of seizure or seizures they are
having. This can help a neurologist to better understand the treatment options as no
two seizure disorders are alike.

When a patient is admitted into a monitoring unit, a highly skilled Registered Nurse,
Technician, and Neurologist provide 24-hour medical supervision. This provides a safe
environment in which to successfully see the patient during a seizure. The patient will
stay in the unit anywhere from three to seven days. The duration of the stay varies
depending on how long it takes the patient to have a seizure after being slowly taken off
their medication over several days. When the patient starts having a seizure, the medical
staff immediately helps the patient through it in the safest way possible and there is no
need to fear having a seizure in our controlled environment. The patient will be
stabilized on the original medication for 24 hours before leaving.

After the study is completed, the medical staff combines both the video and the EEG
results from the beginning of the first seizer to obtain the needed information to provide
the right treatment plan to the patient.

If you are currently seeing a neurologist, he or she can order a long-term video EEG test
to be performed at Orlando Epilepsy Center. If you think you may benefit from this test,
let your doctor know. If you are not currently seeing a neurologist, click here to schedule
an appointment with our fellowship trained Epileptologist today.