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Kids in the EEG-guided group emerged a mean of 21.4 minutes (96.65% CI 15.4-27.4) earlier from general anesthesia and spent a mean of 16.5 minutes less (96.65% CI 10.8-22.3) in the PACU.

An EEG is a test to measure the electrical activity of the brain. It can find changes in brain activity that can help in diagnosing conditions including epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain tumors.

Baby with EEG (IMAGE) University of Washington. Caption. This is one of the babies in the experiment wearing an EEG cap that measures brain activity. Credit. University of Texas at San Antonio.

While neuroscience researchers agree that the best EEG data comes with a large number of wet electrodes, all of these devices will measure some brain activity, however limited in scope and accuracy.

Some doctors use EEG to help diagnose ADHD in children. Called NEBA, here’s how it works and why it’s somewhat controversial.