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Ambulatory EEG vs. Continuous EEG

Published 4/23/2025

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EEG (electroencephalogram) is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate abnormal brain activity. Two of the most common types of EEGs are ambulatory (aEEG) and continuous (cEEG). These offer different insights based on how they're used and the type of brain events captured for seizure investigations.

In short, ambulatory EEGs allow patients to undergo testing at home or in a natural environment. Continuous EEGs, on the other hand, are performed in a hospital setting, such as in an ICU. Neurotech offers advanced EEG monitoring services for inpatients and outpatients. With a full team of ABRET-registered EEG technologists, our company is able to monitor patients 24/7.

What Is An Ambulatory EEG?

An ambulatory EEG (aEEG) is a type of brainwave test that can be incorporated into the patient's daily life. Instead of being in a hospital room, patients wear a small portable EEG device at home without worrying about losing recording quality. Benefits of this type of EEG include being able to observe brain activity during normal routines, greater flexibility, and increased comfort. Neurotech's ambulatory EEG monitoring services are superior because our technologists will travel to the home at no extra cost to the patient. Learn more about why patients and hospitals choose Neurotech's ambulatory EEG services.

What Is A Continuous EEG?

Continuous EEG (cEEG) is performed in a hospital setting and is often used for patients who are unconscious or recovering from traumatic brain injury. This type of EEG test can record brain activity for 24 hours or longer. Benefits of continuous EEG include faster response time for intervention and access to risk-prevention equipment like bed rails. Neurotech's continuous EEG monitoring services aid hospitals with 24/7 monitoring and strong communication plans for hospital staff, on-call neurologists, and EEG technologists. Discover more benefits of partnering with Neurotech for continuous EEG monitoring.

Main Differences Between Ambulatory EEG and Continuous EEG

The main differences between ambulatory and continuous EEGs come down to setting, monitoring style, and use case. With Ambulatory EEGs, it prioritizes flexibility, while continuous EEG focuses on real-time intervention. Both types of EEGs can record brain activity for over 24 hours, and both can be monitored in real-time via Neurotech's dedicated team. Whether you're in need of inpatient or outpatient services, we're here to help.

Neurotech's Neonatal cEEG Monitoring Services

Our EEG monitoring services extend to infants at risk of neurological complications. Continuous EEG is a clinically proven tool in newborn intensive care units (NICUs). Our EEG monitoring company can provide expertise on neonatal EEG data and can communicate with physicians when events are identified. Interpretation is greatly needed because infants lack overt physical manifestations. You can trust Neurotech to deliver accurate data to help onsite staff make all necessary treatment decisions.

Why Choose Neurotech For EEG Monitoring?

Neurotech is a leading EEG monitoring company that specializes in various services related to recording brain activity. Our mission is to transform lives with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Whether you're seeking in-home monitoring or greater accuracy in hospital settings, our EEG monitoring services stand out as a top choice for both patients and hospitals.

Since 2006, our dedicated team of technologists and experts have worked together to improve patient outcomes. View our testimonials to get a better picture of people's experiences working with our EEG monitoring company. Neurotech also offers financial assistance to patients with limited or no insurance coverage. As part of our mission, we're here to help those who need it most. Contact our staff for more information on EEG monitoring services.

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