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Instructions for Evoked Potential Test 誘發電位檢查須知

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Instructions for Evoked Potential Test 誘發電位檢查須知

2023/11/20

Purpose

The purpose of evoked potential test aims to evaluate your nervous system through different types of neurophysiological stimulation and diagnose possible lesion position and severity.

  • Visual evoked potential utilizes the lighting changes of television screens to stimulate the nerves and record the reactions.
  • Brainstem auditory evoked potentials apply sounds to simulate the auditory nerves and brainstem in addition to recording the reactions.
  • Somatosensory evoked potential apply weak currents to repeatedly stimulate the peripheral nerves of upper and lower extremities in addition to recording the reactions on the transmission path.

Precautions

  • Normal diet before examination and fasting is not required.
  • Clean the hair the day before the examination. Do not apply hair oil or hairspray.
  • Patients of myopia will need to wear glasses.
  • Please arrive on time. Those who could not show up will need to contact with examination office prior to the examination date for additional scheduling.
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