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Procedures of CNS

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Recording of electrical activity in the brain,whos cells emit distinct patterns   EEG,AKA Electroencepholgraphy  
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Recording of electrical singnals that occur in a muslce when it is at rest and during contration to asses nerve damage   EMG,AKA Electromyography  
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Needle puncture of the spinal cavity to extract spinal fluid for diagnostic purposes   Lumbar Puncture,AKA Spinal Tap  
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Noninvasive test taht records electomagnetic activity produced as neurons discgarge and map their pathway through tha brain   MEG,AKA Magnetoencephalography  
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Series of chemical, microscopic and microbial test used to diagnose disorders of the CNS, including viral/bacterial infections, and tumors   Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis,AKA "CSF"  
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Radiography of blood vessels after the introduction of contrast medium   Angiography  
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Diagnostic radiological examinaton of the spinal canal, never roots and spinal cord after injection of contrast medium into the spinal canal   Myelography  
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What are the Three types of brain scans   CT, PET, and Brain  
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Technique that exposes abnormal tissue to extreme cold to destroy it   Cryosurgery  
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Partial destruction of the thalamus to treat intractable pain, involuntary movements, or emotional disturbances helps treat parkinson's Disease   Thalamotomy  
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Transection of the nerve tract in the brainsteam or spinal cord to releave pressure   Tractotomy  
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Technique that cuts a circular opening into the skull to reveal brain tissue and decrease intracranial pressure   Trephination (Burr Holes)  
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Interruption of the function of the vagus nerve to releve peptic ucler   Vagotomy  
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Brain scan that rotates around area to be seen   CT  
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BrainScan that is used to see damage of the brain and NS   PET  
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Brain Scan used to see masses,lesions and tumors   Brain scan  
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