Complete pre-certification if patient’s insurance requires. Patient should arrive 1 hour prior to procedure time to allow for registration process. Patient must bring signed physician order and appropriate diagnosis for procedure ordered. Please bring drivers license, social security number and insurance card. Please bring a list of the medications that are currently taken.

Patient should wear comfortable clothing. You should eat a meal prior to the scheduled procedure time. You should not ingest any caffeine or caffeinated products prior to the test. Take your medications as directed.

During the test, a technician will apply several electrodes to your head. Your hair should be clean and free of styling products. You will be asked to hold still. The procedure will take anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours. You will not feel anything at this time. You may resume normal activities after the procedure.

Where the Patient Should Enter

The patient should park in the outpatient parking area at North Fulton Hospital. The patient should register with the outpatient admitting representative. After registering, the patient will be given directions to the department. Family members may accompany the patient to the procedure room or wait in the waiting room.