EMG services with NCT are offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday with reports being generated on the same day of service. NCT testing without EMG will be offered on a weekly basis.

Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Neuroscience Services provide excellent, professional care in our conveniently located health care center, all equipped with state of the art diagnostic capabilities. With each study you can expect superior quality, prompt report generation, board certified physician interpretations, technologist with extensive experience and rapid accessibility with convenient service.

OUR SERVICES

Digital EEG Testing
This study is a neurological test that uses an electronic monitoring device to measure and record electrical activity in the brain.

Nerve Conduction/EMG Testing
These studies are specific tests designed to detect diseases and disorders of the nerves and muscles.

COMMON USES FOR EEG

Amnesia Autism ADHD Alzheimer’s Dementia Headaches Dizziness Neurocognitive decline Head injury Stroke Refining or changing medications Changes in behavior

Fainting spells/Syncope Staring/unusual behavior Learning difficulties Infection of the brain Seizures Migraines Epilepsy Neuropsychological evaluations Sleep disorders Chemical disturbances that affect the brain Degenerative neurological diseases Undiagnosed episodes

COMMON USES for NCT/EMG

Neck and shoulder pain Lower back pain Nocturnal discomfort in the extremities Entrapment neuropathies Occupational Medicine Pain and numbness of the extremities

Peripheral Neuropathy Unexplained numbness Onset of weakness Entrapment neuropathy Sports Medicine

OBTAINING SERVICES

Scheduling an Appointment
The following information is needed:

1. Order from the primary care physician (diagnosis, procedure)
2. Referrals and any significant paperwork (pre-certification)
3. Ordering physician
4. Interpreting physician (if a physician is not designated, one will be assigned for the interpretation)
5. Type of study
6. Diagnosis

To schedule an appointment, please call:

Memorial Hospital Respiratory Care Department