William Osler Health System - Brampton Civic Hospital - Neurology - Neurodiognistic

Program:

Neurodiognistic

Organization:

William Osler Health System - Brampton Civic Hospital
Neurology

Phone Numbers:

905-494-2120 ext 57607

Crisis:

Call 911 in emergencies

Website:

www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/neurodiagnostics.aspx

Address:

Cardiac Diagnostics in the North building, 2nd level
2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON
L6R 3J7

Intersection:

Bramalea Rd and Bovaird Dr E

Location:

Brampton (Sandringham—Wellington)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Service Description:

Neurodiagnostic record and study the electrical activity of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles using the following neurodiagnostic procedures:

Electromyogram (EMG)/Nerve Conduction Study (NCS): These procedures check if the muscles and nerves are working properly * assess symptoms such as numbness, tingling and weakness * EMG uses a needle to evaluate and record the muscles' electrical activity * NCS evaluate how the nerves function
Electromyogram (EEG): A test that tracks and records brain wave patterns * used to find problems with the brain's electrical activity * most EEGs are done to diagnose and monitor seizure disorders * an EEG can also evaluate other problems, such as, sleep disorders, changes in behaviour, brain activity after a sever brain injury
Evoked Potentials (EP): measures the brain's electrical activity when specific nerve pathways are stimulated to detect damage along these pathways

Note: Kiosk registration: Proceed to Cardiac Diagnostics in the North Building, 2nd level

Fees:

Most services covered by OHIP

Application:

Physician referral

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga (Malton), and Dufferin County