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Phoenix Children's to Unveil Redesigned Neurodiagnostic Sleep and EEG Laboratory

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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PHOENIX, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new and expanded neurodiagnostic laboratory will soon open at Phoenix Children's to improve comfort and care for children undergoing sleep studies, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing and nerve conduction studies. One of many expansion projects underway at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, the neurodiagnostic laboratory is part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's and boasts 6,900 square feet, including eight patient rooms, a family lounge and designated work areas for clinicians.

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  • PHOENIX, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new and expanded neurodiagnostic laboratory will soon open at Phoenix Children's to improve comfort and care for children undergoing sleep studies, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing and nerve conduction studies.
  • The neurodiagnostic laboratory is led by Randa Jarrar, MD , pediatric epileptologist and medical director of clinical neurophysiology and Rupali Drewek, MD , pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist and medical director of the Sleep Disorders Program at Phoenix Children's.
  • At night, the sleep laboratory will focus on overnight testing and diagnostics for children who may have sleep disorders , including sleep apnea, narcolepsy or pediatric limb movement disorder.
  • The Epilepsy Program is further accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of the American Board of Registered EEG Technologists (ABRET) for its excellence in conducting and interpreting EEG tests.