Brain Wave Collection Series. Chapter 3 -The Technical Background, Part 2 -Site Preparation

Part 2: Site preparation and safety prep will eliminate many sources of injury, artifact and embarrassment in the clinical setting. Common sense tips plus some clinical pearls from years of mistakes will aid the learner in set up of their space, and in instruction to subjects being measured. Having a routine speech that describes the steps is soothing for you and your patient and helps you be sure you state all the explanations required. You will spill and drop things, but you can prevent most snafus in the QEEG clinic by thinking ahead. Your site, your patient, and you should all be prepped for each procedure beforehand.