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The balance function examclick here for instructions to prepare for this exam » The balance function examination is a computer-assisted recording of the electrical activity of the balance system. The balance system is maintained by a complex interaction of the inner ear, the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord), the eyes, joints, sensory receptors and muscles. The procedure is designed to be painless. Small, cupped silver discs are attached to the face around the eyes with light adhesive tape. From the eyes, the gateway of the balance system, the balance function abilities can be measured while the balance system is in an active process. There are no shocks or electrical impulses; rather the computer equipment receives and records the impulses that the balance system produces. The entire examination takes approximately one and a half to two hours including set-up, recording and clean-up. During the procedure, you will be asked to follow a series of targets with your eyes, to lie down and sit up quickly and to lie with cool or warm caloric irrigations of water placed in your ear canals. When used appropriately, the balance function examination may be a uniquely useful study. The results of the study will be forwarded to your doctor, who will be able to better discuss them with you in the full context of your total examination. Please check in at registration on the main floor of Sanford Medical Centerl. Because paperwork may be involved in the registration process, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If this appointment must be cancelled or changed, please call 701.323.6050. The electroencephalography examclick here for instructions to prepare for this exam » Electroencephalography is a recording of the electrical activity of the brain. The recording of the activity is called an electroencephalogram. The minute electrical events or waves continually produced by the brain are sensed, amplified and recorded by a computer. The electroencephalogram, the written record, is interpreted by a neurologist. The procedure is designed to be painless. Small, cupped, silver discs are attached the scalp by paste or a cap. The entire examination takes approximately one hour for set-up, recording and clean-up. There are no shocks or electrical impulses rather the EEG equipment receives and records the impulses that the brain produces. During the procedure one may be asked to breathe heavily for approximately three minutes. Later, a light is flashed for a brief period of time with the eyes closed. These two simple procedures cause changes in the brainwaves which can help the electroencephalographer to interpret the recording. When used appropriately, the EEG may be a uniquely useful study. The results of the study will be forwarded to your doctor who will be able to better discuss them with you in the full context of your total examination. The evoked potential examclick here for instructions to prepare this exam » The evoked potential examination is a computer assisted recording of the electrical activity of the central nervous system following stimulation, such as sound, a light flash or an electrical pulse. The evoked potential examination has a number of applications. Sound stimulation can determine hearing loss in infants or hearing nerve problems in adults. Light stimulation can identify problems of the retina, visual nerve or visual part of the brain. Electrical pulse stimulation delivered to the arms or legs can aid in identifying problems of the spinal cord or brain. The procedure is designed to be painless. Small, cupped silver discs are attached to the skin of the scalp. The computer records information from your central nervous system in response to the stimulus. During the procedure you will be placed in a soft reclining chair and asked to relax. Depending upon the type of procedure, the entire examination will take approximately 30 minutes to two hours, including set-up, recording and clean-up. When used appropriately, the evoked potential examination may be a uniquely useful study. The results of the study will be forwarded to your physician, who will be able to better discuss them with you in the full context of your total examination. Please check in at registration on the main floor of the hospital. Because paperwork may be involved in the registration process, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If this appointment must be cancelled or changed, please call 701.323.6050. Doctor
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