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Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive technique that measures and records the brain's electrical activity through electrodes placed on the scalp. It has clinical applications in detecting neurological disorders and monitoring mental health, as well as research applications like studying event-related potentials. While EEG is cost-effective and provides real-time monitoring, it has limitations such as limited spatial resolution and susceptibility to external noise.

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Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive technique that measures and records the brain's electrical activity through electrodes placed on the scalp. It has clinical applications in detecting neurological disorders and monitoring mental health, as well as research applications like studying event-related potentials. While EEG is cost-effective and provides real-time monitoring, it has limitations such as limited spatial resolution and susceptibility to external noise.

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EEG

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY
CHANDANA SREEKUMAR
WHAT IS EEG ?
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique used to
measure and record the electrical activity of the brain.
It works by placing electrodes on the scalp, which detect
electrical signals generated by the brain's neurons.
These signals, known as brain waves, are recorded as
patterns that provide insights into brain function.
Brain's electrical activity has been studied since the late
1800s.
Hans Berger (1929) developed the first modern tracing
of brain waves, identifying alpha waves (10 Hz)
prominent when the eyes are closed.
By the 1930s, EEG patterns were linked to conditions like
sleep, epilepsy, coma, and brain infections.
MECHANISM OF EEG
01. 02. 03.
Electrodes on the These signals are Quantitative EEG (QEEG):
scalp detect electrical amplified and recorded Converts EEG data into
signals generated by as waveforms numerical values for
statistical comparison,
neurons. reflecting different
often used in identifying
brain states (Leukel,
brain injuries and
1976). abnormalities (Carlson,
2009; Leukel, 1976).
APPLICATIONS OF EEG
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS RESEARCH APPLICATION
Neurological Disorders: Event-Related Potentials
Detects abnormal brain (ERPs): Measures brain
waves in epilepsy, monitors activity changes in response
sleep abnormalities, and to stimuli.
assesses brain damage Music Therapy: Indian raga
(QEEG). studies link increased alpha
Mental Health: Tracks waves to reduced anxiety
depression, anxiety, and and improved mood
cognitive decline.
Aging and Memory: Shows
slowed EEG waves with
aging, particularly in
memory-related temporal
lobes
ADVANTAGES OF LIMITATIONS OF
EEG EEG
Non-invasive and does not Limited spatial resolution
involve radiation exposure compared to advanced
Cost-Effective compared to imaging techniques like fMRI.
imaging techniques like MRI Can only measure surface
or PET brain activity (cortex), not
Real-Time Monitoring deeper brain structures.
Capturing immediate Susceptible to interference
changes in brain activity. from external electrical noise.
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