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Also known as: EPs, evoked responses.
Evoked potentials is a test used to measure the responses of the nervous system to specific stimuli. It is used as a diagnostic tool for detecting dysfunction of pathways in the brain or spinal cord seen in many common neurological disorders.
A technician will place wires on the scalp, directly over the areas of the brain where the nerve activity is being measured. Then sensory input is provided to the patient in the form of visual stimulation, auditory stimulation or electrical impulses delivered to the arm or leg.
In most cases, no special preparation is needed. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have a pacemaker or other electrical device in the body.
There are few risk factors related to evoked potentials.
Reviewed by: Prasanna Jayakar, MD, PhD.
This page was last updated on: August 11, 2023 09:15 AM
The Division of Pediatric Neurology is dedicated to the management and treatment of neurological disorders in babies, children and adolescents.
Any condition that adversely affects the function of any part of the nervous system is called a nervous system disorder.