Sleep deprivation is needed for:

• All Routine EEGs
  
• Any test with sedation (except EMG & Nerve Conduction)
  

To help children fall asleep during the test:

• No naps in car on the way to the department. Even a short nap means your child may NOT be tired enough to sleep during the test.
  
• Do not bottle or breastfeed babies before the test.
Feeding after setup can help calm children so they can fall asleep.

• Please bring anything that normally helps your child relax (soother, bottle, blanket, stuffed animal, story book, music CD, DVD, melatonin*, etc.)
• If your doctor has told you to give your child melatonin, please bring it with you and wait until you are in the room before giving it to the child. 

*In most cases, children can take prescribed medication as usual on the day of the test. If you are unsure, check with your doctor.