Frequently Asked Questions About EEG

Stratus is a neurodiagnostic company that offers ambulatory video EEG testing, continuous EEG monitoring, cloud-based EEG acquisition and review software, EEG hardware, EEGs for clinical trials and EEG tech training for hospital systems. Its R&D division also offers over 2.2 million hours of anonymized EEG data for clinical research.

Order through the Physician Ordering Portal. Stratus offers appointments 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays, and performs ambulatory video EEG testing for adult and pediatric patients nationwide.

Published research supports the reliability of ambulatory video EEG. In a retrospective review of approximately 10,000 Stratus ambulatory video EEG studies, only 0.3% were eliminated from clinical assessment due to excessive artifact, a 99.7% diagnostic utility. Clinical evidence also shows ambulatory video EEG has a similar diagnostic yield to an inpatient study at a significantly lower cost, and Stratus intermittently monitors every ambulatory study to protect data quality.

Yes. If you prefer not to read EEGs, Stratus offers optional interpretation services through its national reader group.

cEEG is continuous monitoring of a patient's live EEG recording by a Registered EEG Technologist. The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society guidelines recommend cEEG in the ICU for detecting non-convulsive seizures and status epilepticus, monitoring treatment and sedation, and assessing the severity of encephalopathy.

cEEG monitoring provides 24/7 brain activity tracking for critically ill patients, allowing medical teams to detect and treat non-convulsive seizures immediately.

Stratus employs the largest pool of R. EEG T.s, CLTMs, and Neuro Analysts to assist in ICUs, NICUs, PICUs, and EMUs with continuous monitoring and alerts staff in real-time of any critical flags on the EEG via pre-defined site-specific protocols.

Yes. No additional hardware is needed. Stratus can access and monitor using your current EEG hardware and software. Services include full outsourcing, contingency staffing, and after-hours or weekend coverage.

Yes. The Stratus Wired for Success program sources and trains Neurodiagnostic Assistants, EEG Technicians, and R. EEG T.s for hospital EEG teams, with a week-long training intensive in Dallas, Texas that follows ASET and ABRET guidelines.

The IceCap 2 is a disposable, full 10-20 EEG electrode net used by any hospital staff member to quickly and accurately start an EEG study in a clinical setting. The net is a single-use, high-quality EEG option that can be set up in approximately half the time of a standard 10-20 and sold exclusively by Stratus in the United States.

StratusEEG is a secure, cloud-based software platform that allows neurologists to review and interpret EEG data from any location, helping physicians deliver faster results for patients. The StratusEEG software also allows for acquisition, review, analysis, and reporting of EEG data.

Yes. Stratus owns the world’s largest EEG database. With over 2.2 million hours of de-identified data, Stratus’ EEG database is a primary source for clinical research and the development of next-generation neurodiagnostic AI.

Yes. Stratus supports pharmaceutical, medical device, and investigator-led trials, with expertise gained from more than 150,000 studies. Services include full-service EEG testing with or without video, long-term EEG set up in-home or on site, remote monitoring, and decentralized, on-site, or in-clinic trials across the U.S. and Europe, with optional centralized interpretation through a board-certified national reader group.

You can get an EEG done at a hospital, a specialized neurology clinic, or in the comfort of your own home through Stratus. Your doctor can order a Stratus in-home video EEG to capture brain activity in your everyday environment.

Yes. If your doctor orders an in-home video EEG, a trained Stratus technician comes to your home to set up the test and provides assistance during the study when needed. Because symptoms are most likely to occur in your everyday environment, your doctor receives high-quality data comparable to a hospital-based study. Stratus provides in-home testing across the 48 contiguous states, with some limitations based on insurance.

A video electroencephalogram (VEEG) is a painless test that closely monitors your brain activity. You wear 21 small disks, called electrodes, on your scalp, connected to a small amplifier you wear during the test, while a camera records audio and video of your body movements. Your doctor uses the video along with the EEG data to understand whether your brain activity is normal or whether you may be having seizures.

Your doctor decides how long your test runs. Stratus published peer-reviewed research on this question and found that 48 to 72 hours is the optimal recording length for adult and older patients, and at least 48 hours for children. Some patients benefit from a longer study.

Wash your hair the night before, and do not use conditioner or styling products such as gels, mousses, oils, or hairspray. Remove hairpieces or braids before the test, and wear a shirt with buttons or a zipper in the front so you can change easily during the test. Please answer or return any phone calls you receive from Stratus (469 area code).

Keep your room a few degrees cooler than usual, and if you sleep warm, skip extra blankets so you don't sweat. Keep the wires behind you like a ponytail, and place the recording bag near your head so the wires have enough slack. A silk or satin pillowcase, scarf, or sleep bonnet helps the wires glide. If the head wrap feels too tight, call the 24/7 monitoring line and a technician can help.

Do not take a shower or bath, chew gum or ice, tap or scratch your head, do anything that makes you sweat such as exercise, or leave your home for extended periods unless you have discussed it with your physician. Do not stay out of view of the cameras for more than 20% of the time, let yourself get overheated or dehydrated, or leave details out of your push-button log.

Your doctor's office refers you to Stratus and sends over your insurance information. Once our team verifies your benefits, a Patient Coordinator will contact you to schedule your appointment. You can also call 469-995-8417 from 7am to 6pm CST, and email your completed patient forms to scheduling@stratusneuro.com.

Your cost depends on your insurance plan, and Stratus verifies your benefits before your appointment is scheduled. In published research from the payer perspective, in-home video EEG cost as little as one third of an inpatient 72-hour recording.

Stratus sends your EEG data to the doctor who ordered your test within 5 to 7 business days. Your doctor then reads and interprets the data to give you a diagnosis and treatment plan, so the timing of your results depends on your doctor and their schedule. Your doctor's office can provide you with a copy of your results.

Stratus is the leading provider of in-home video EEG (VEEG) services. If your doctor recommends a long-term EEG study, they can refer you to Stratus for professional setup, 24/7 technical support, and high-definition video monitoring at your residence.

Stratus is a national leader in at-home EEG services, offering widespread coverage across the United States. Stratus sends a local EEG technician to your home to set up the video EEG test. The data is recorded in HIPAA-compliant cloud software and, after the equipment is disconnected, sent to your neurologist for interpretation.