Home Video-EEG Monitoring

Home Video-EEG (Ambulatory video-EEG EEG) is a wearable, video-EEG monitoring system that patients take home for two to three nights. It continuously records brain activity alongside synchronised video in real-world settings such as during sleep, rest, or normal home activities.

It is a very useful test when the nature of seizures or events needs to be determined and also to assess the burden of epileptic activity. It also helps neurologists understand epilepsy syndromes more accurately when clinically necessary and guide more effective therapy. 

How it Works

  1. Initial Appointment (1.5–2 hours):

    A technician fits the EEG electrodes (using specialised medical adhesives) and portable video-EEG system, tests signal quality, and provides instructions for home use.

  2. Home Monitoring:

    • Two-night study: approximately 3 days of monitoring

    • Three-night study: approximately 4 days of monitoring

      The system is worn continuously, including overnight. A wide angle video unit is positioned in the room to capture any clinical events and can be moved from one room to another as needed. Good 4G internet coverage at the residence is highly recommended so that the EEG signal quality can be checked daily. 

    Patients must remain at home for the entire duration of the monitoring to ensure uninterrupted and high-quality EEG and video recording.

  3. Disconnection Appointment (~45 minutes):

    The patient returns to the clinic for equipment removal.

  4. An epilepsy specialist reviews the acquired data and writes a detailed report with clinical interpretation is sent to the referring doctor.