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EEG for children
EEG is short for electroencephalography. An EEG measures electrical activity in the brain and shows when the brain briefly isn’t working as it should. Some brain diseases disrupt this electrical activity. An EEG can tell whether you have epilepsy and how epilepsy affects your brain.
Before
Your hair must be freshly washed when you have an EEG.
During
When you have an EEG, wires will be attached to your head. You must sit still while the wires are attached with a kind of cream. The examination doesn’t hurt.
After
Once the wires have been removed, you must wash your hair. It may take a few days before you and your parents get the results of the examination. The doctor will then tell you how she or he can help you.
Last professionally updated 06.01.2025
Contact
KristiansandDepartment of Paediatrics and Adolescence
You can reach our locations by public transport. Visit Agder public transport to find your route:akt.no
You may be entitled to reimbursement of necessary expenses when travelling to and from your place of treatment.
As a general rule, you should use public transport, and you must pay a patient co-payment. To be reimbursed for travel expenses you have paid, you must complete a travel expense claim form and send it toPatient travel.
Practical information
At the hospital pharmacy in Kristiansand, you can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products.
You will find us on the 1st floor of the main building, right by the entrance. Open weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30.
Is your appointment inconvenient? If you receive your appointment letter digitally at helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are visiting if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user of Helsenorge to access this service. You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard on:38 07 30 00
Children and young people are affected when someone in the family is ill and need to understand what is happening. You may be a patient, a relative, or a parent of sick children who have siblings. We at the hospital will help ensure that children and young people in your family are well cared for.
Arendal: 17:00–19:00 on weekdays 14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays
Flekkefjord: 14:00–15:00 and 18:00–19:00 Maternity ward: 17:00–19:00 (siesta/no visitors: 14:00–16:00)
Kristiansand: 17:00–19:00 on weekdays 14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays
Maternity ward: 16:00–18:00 every day for the newborn’s healthy siblings.
Most inpatient wards in Kristiansand have a small collection of books that patients and their relatives can borrow. Contact your ward for more information and assistance.
Many people wish to bring flowers when visiting a patient in hospital, but due to allergies and the risk of infection, several of our wards are flower-free. If you would like to bring the patient a gift, we would appreciate it if you chose something other than flowers.
Some patients are also allergic to perfume or perfumed creams. Please be considerate of this.
Many patients and relatives wish to take photos or videos, or blog about their time in hospital. Of course, you may do so, as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.
Here are a few useful tips on using social media for patients and relatives:
Be considerate of others. You must have consent if you want to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while in hospital.
Parents/guardians decide whether you may take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. Once a child turns 12, their views must be given considerable weight. Once a child turns 15, they decide for themselves whether they are comfortable being photographed and whether the photos may be published.
Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If someone has posted photos of you online without permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not comply, you can contact:www.slettmeg.no.
Audio recording It is not illegal to record conversations in which you yourself participate for private use. However, publishing or sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations in which you do not participate is illegal.
Our hairdresser is located on the third floor of the hospital’s main building and is open to everyone. If needed, the hairdresser can come to the ward. The hairdresser also fits wigs. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 16:00. To book an appointment: 94 81 59 01
Have you worked in healthcare or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?
This may include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your GP must test you for bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics (for example, MRSA).
Ask your GP to send you the test result before your appointment with us, and bring it with you when you come to the hospital.
For a day visit or hospital stay, please bring the following:
Bring indoor shoes, a change of clothes and toiletries
Bring your regular medication. It may take time to obtain an equivalent medication from the pharmacy.
Bring a medication list/overview of your regular medication
Medical equipment for daily use
Sometimes we need a room for rest and reflection. We have three such rooms available for you and your relatives. The rooms are open to everyone, regardless of outlook on life or faith.
In Arendal, the hospital’s quiet room/chapel is on the basement floor of the main building. In Kristiansand, the room is on the first floor of the main building, north entrance. Both rooms are open 24 hours a day. In Flekkefjord, the chapel is by the car park, to the left of the main entrance.
It is also possible to hold a memorial service in the chapel in the event of a death. Please contact the hospital chaplains to arrange this.
Eg church in Kristiansand is open on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 for anyone seeking a place for quiet and reflection. Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
Kiosk The kiosk is on the ground floor in the main building’s lobby at Eg.
Opening hours: Monday–Friday: 08:00–20:00 Saturday and Sunday: 09:30–20:00
The kiosk sells newspapers, magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, flowers, cards and various gifts.
Cafeteria The “Kilden” cafeteria is located next to the kiosk and has the same opening hours.
The cafeteria serves sandwiches, baguettes, salads, cakes, hamburgers and hot dogs, among other things.
If you have a serious illness that requires treatment or follow-up over a period of time, you may be entitled to be assigned a contact doctor in specialist healthcare services.
The contact doctor scheme in specialist healthcare services is intended to ensure that your follow-up as a patient is better, safer and more effective. Having a contact doctor is a right for you as a patient and an obligation for specialist healthcare services.
The contact doctor’s responsibilities
The contact doctor has a particular responsibility for following up with you during treatment or follow-up in specialist healthcare services. The contact doctor’s responsibilities include:
being your regular medical contact throughout your patient journey
being involved in your treatment or follow-up
keeping informed about the status of your treatment
helping ensure that your patient journey proceeds as planned
contacting the relevant staff/treatment unit if there are challenges with your patient journey
informing you and your relatives
being available to you and healthcare personnel for medical matters
A contact doctor does not replace your general practitioner
We encourage everyone to use their mobile phones considerately and to be mindful of their fellow patients. It is important to switch your phone to silent at night, and to silent or vibrate during the day. Out of consideration for other patients, please leave the room if you need to have a long conversation.
Parking at Sørlandet Hospital is subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital premises must follow the signs and instructions on the payment machines.
At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, parking can be paid for using EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at other locations. Check the signs for payment options and time limits.
At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking via the EasyPark app, at the machine where you park, or on the Flowbird website.
At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers when vehicles enter and exit the parking garage using the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.
Pay at the payment machine
If you have not created a profile onAutopay.io, you can pay at the machine by the main entrance. Enter the vehicle registration number. You can pay by card.
Pay automatically
Register as a customer using your vehicle registration number and bank card at www.autopay.io. Once you have registered, you will pay automatically every time you park in the garage.
During certain periods, for example when there is a lot of snow, it can be difficult to find a parking space. We therefore recommend that you allow plenty of time.
For electric cars:
Electric cars are charged a fee from the first hour.
Need to charge your car? Not all our hospital sites have charging stations, and those that do have a limited number. You should therefore not rely on being able to charge your car while you are here as a patient or visitor. You can see all charging stations here:
Blood donors can park for free at the hospital. For more information, contact the blood bank.
Guardians of children (under 18) who have been admitted to hospital for more than 14 daysare entitled to free parking for the remainder of the child's stay. This also applies if the child's stay began at another hospital. Contact the hospital department for more information.
A valid disabled parking permit entitles you to free parking in designated spaces Contact the Service Desk to register your disabled parking permit. Vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit are exempt from time limits unless otherwise stated on the signs.
Parking for expectant mothers in Kristiansand Free parking is available for expectant mothers outside the Women's Department at the hospital in Kristiansand. The maximum parking time is 2 hours.
Smoking can cause discomfort to others. Thank you for being considerate and helping Sørlandet Hospital maintain a smoke-free environment.
The Service Desk in Kristiansand is right by the main entrance. You can ask here if you have questions about your appointment at the hospital.
Opening hours: Weekdays: 07:30–21:00. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 08:00–21:00.
Do you need someone to talk to? Our hospital chaplains have extensive experience supporting people in different life situations. They will meet you on your terms, regardless of your faith, beliefs or outlook on life. Hospital chaplains are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week, for patients, relatives and staff.
Would you like to get in touch? Ask hospital staff for help, or call the switchboard on 38 07 30 00.
The hospital chaplains can also put you in touch with other faith and belief communities.
If you need an interpreter, please inform the hospital well in advance of your appointment. The health service covers the cost of the interpreter.Helsenorge.no
All visitors can use free wireless internet at the hospital.
Look for HSO-Gjest in your network list and follow the instructions to log in.
If you cannot find the network, you are in an area where it has not yet been installed.
If your child has been exposed to chickenpox or has chickenpox, please contact us. The scheduled appointment/admission must then be postponed. This also applies if you are visiting the paediatric department. Chickenpox can be dangerous for some of our patients.
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