Brain and brain diseases are one of the most researched fields in the world. The analysis of behavioral and cognitive functions in the brain by neurophysiological methods and the determination of diseases caused by impaired functions are carried out in the electroneurophysiology laboratory.
In our laboratory, which is one of the units of Üsküdar University, shooting with Polysomnography (PSG), Electroencephalography (EEG) and Electromyography devices, analyzing visual arousal potentials and brainstem arousal potentials are performed by our technicians under the supervision of our specialist physicians.
Electroneurophysiology Laboratory Equipment
- 38 channel EEG-PSG system
- Two channel desktop EMG/EP system
- EEG system
- EMG/EP system
Üsküdar University electroneurophysiology laboratory has a shooting preparation room, monitorization room, neuropsychology test room and EEG analysis room.
While conducting brain research, scientists can carry out their multidisciplinary studies in the modern and state-of-the-art electroneurophysiology laboratory. In our laboratory, which offers an isolated environment, brain electrical activity can be measured with high precision and accuracy.
Our laboratory is equipped with equipment that will help audio-visual EEG (Electroencephalography) studies, research, skin response measurements. In addition, there are up-to-date EEG software programs to analyze the EEG recordings obtained.
Qualifications of Electroneurophysiology Laboratory Technicians
- To have the ability to analyze, interpret and produce results about the patient or case together with the specialist physician in accordance with teamwork
- To be able to perform all applications in the field of electroneurophysiology in accordance with the technique
- Knowing and using Polysomnography (PSG), Electromyography (RMG) and Electroencephalography (EEG) devices in the best way
- To be adequately equipped about the location of the devices, disinfection of these devices, elimination of artifacts, use of personal protective equipment and removal of medical waste during EEG shootings
- Evaluation of the trace and recognition of artifacts occurring in EEG recordings, recognition of epileptic foci that may occur during the application of activation methods (eye opening and closing, hyperventilation, intermittent light stimulation) and informing the physician about this issue
- Establishing good communication with the patient during patient admission, being experienced in informing the patient about the procedures to be performed
- Knowing the reference intervals and pathological values in sensory and motor conduction studies in EMG acquisition
- To have knowledge about the use of all materials such as ring electrode, recording electrode, ground electrode, stimulator, cap electrode to be used during PSG, EEG, EMG procedures to be performed inthe electroneurophysiology laboratory , as well as their maintenance.
- To be able to comprehend values such as BAEP, SEP, VEP (Evoked Potentials) that will help diagnosis in neurological patients and to have the ability to apply them
- Electroneurophysiology laboratory technicians should also have sufficient knowledge about patient and employee rights.
