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Neurophysiology Services
- Electroencephalography
- Single Fiber Electromyography
- Prolonged EEG
- Diaphragmatic Studies
- Polysomnography
- Autonomic Nervous System Testing
- CPAP Facilities
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Electromyography (EMG)/ Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Visual Evoked Potentials
- Botox Injection
- Electroretinography
- Tensilon Test
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NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICES
The Neurophysiology Services have state-of-the-art equipments to aid in diagnosis and treatment of diseases pertaining to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles and neuromuscular junction. The procedures are conducted by well trained and qualified technologists under the supervision of consultant neurologists. Patient safety is ensured by use of disposable EMG needles. ISO 9002 certification of Neurophysiology services ensures high standard of quality.
SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES IN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICES INCLUDE:
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG)
 This technique records the electrical activity of the brain. It is used for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, sleep disorders and other neurological dysfunctions.
For epilepsy and sleep disorders additional services offered are:
- Prolonged EEG (PEEG) recording: 6 – 8 hrs;
- Polysomnography (PSG): This technique is used for the diagnosis of various types of sleep disorders.;
- Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT);
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): devices for titration and treatment of sleep apnea.
TIMINGS:
Neurophysiology Services:
Monday – Saturday
8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG) AND NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES (NCS)
These studies assess muscle and nerve function and facilitate the diagnosis of neuro muscular disorders. Single fiber EMG is useful in disorders such as myasthenia gravis. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) testing allows evaluation of patients with fainting spells, fluctuating blood pressure or other ANS symptoms.
EVOKED POTENTIAL STUDIES (EP)
These studies use computerized averaging to help calculate the conduction time in the nervous system.
The evoked potentials include:
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP);
- Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP);
- Electroretinography (ERG);
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)
BAEP has special application in infants and young children whose conventional hearing assessments are difficult.
VEP and ERGs are performed on children and adults with visual problems.
FACULTY
Full Time
Dr. Shahid Masud Baig
MBBS (Lahore); MD, PhD (Sweden)
Dr. Saad Shafqat
MBBS (AKU); PhD (USA);
Diplomate American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
Dr. Nadir Ali Syed
MBBS (AKU); Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology;
Diplomate American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Dr. Imran Wahedna
MBBS (Karachi); Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine;
Diplomate American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
Dr. Mohammad Wasay
MBBS (Karachi);
Diplomate American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry;
Diplomate American Board of Neuroimaging
Non-Full Time
Dr. Aziz Sonawalla
MBBS (Mumbai); MD (Medicine); DM (Neurology)
Chief Technologist:
Mustafa Khan
ECNE, HNC (UK)
All tests are conducted by appointments. Patients or their attendants are requested to visit the Department with their doctors' prescriptions for appointments. Tests are usually conducted on the same day. Reports can be collected on the same day for urgent cases.
For further information, please contact:
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICES
Tel: 92-21-4861541 / 92-21-4861542
Fax: 92-21-4934294 / 92-21-4932095
email: neuro.reports@aku.edu
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