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The EEG or Electroencephalogram (pronounced ‘ee-lek-tro-en-seh-fah-lo-gram’) is a harmless diagnostic test that picks up electrical impulses from the brain and records them in a series of wavy lines. This test is a primary diagnostic tool for epilepsy. To perform an EEG, electrodes are placed on the...

The vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a surgical treatment option for patients that have drug resistant epilepsy and who are not a candidate for resective surgery. The purpose of a VNS is to decrease seizure frequency, severity, duration and to increase the quality of life for these patients. The VNS...

Resources and Links: Project ECHO® Ontario : Epilepsy Across the Lifespan is a technology-enabled, collaborative, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited learning program that partners community health care providers and epilepsy specialists to enhance care for children, adolescents and...

Referral Guidelines Referral Form (pdf) for physician use only

Many families with children who are living with epilepsy can struggle to make treatment decisions. Families of children with drug resistant epilepsy may face even more difficult decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of their child. These decisions include; surgery, dietary therapies and...

Learn about Ben's VNS surgery in our YouTube video Learn about Emily's experience with Subdural Electrodes in our YouTube video Learn about Emily and her family's experience with a Hemispherotomy in our YouTube video Learn about Ethan's experience with SEEG in our YouTube video

Step 1: Look at the skin over the PORT. See troubleshooting #1 if the site is red or swollen, do not proceed. Step 1B: If using EMLA cream, apply on the skin over the PORT and cover with plastic wrap and tape or a large Band-Aid 30 to 60 minutes before you are ready to infuse. Step 1C: Clean your...

Step 1: Choose a clean, dry, well-lit work area and lay out the following supplies: Syringe containing factor concentrate connected to butterfly needle primed to remove all air in the tubing Extra butterfly needle Alcohol wipes Gauze or cotton ball Tourniquet Tape (optional) Step 2: Wash hands...

Detailed history You will be asked to describe your bladder habits and urinary incontinence experiences. Questions will include how much fluid you drink in a day, how often you go to the bathroom, what incontinence products you use and how often you need to change them. You will also be asked what...

Abuse and Violence: Middlesex-London Health Unit 50 King Street London, Ontario 519- 663-5317 MLHU offers a variety of health care services to the residents of London, Ontario Office is open 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday The website acts as a resource for many health topics including: abuse...