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How Did I End Up Here? Roya Tompkins, MS, REEG/EPT, RPSGT
'You can’t get to where you are going by standing where you are…' Have you seen the movie Sliding Doors? If not I highly recommend it....
Roya Tompkins
2 days ago3 min read
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Meds to the Rescue: Understanding Epilepsy Treatments
Valtoco super hero to the rescue! Drawing by Jamie Thomsen People with epilepsy often rely on anti-seizure medications (ASMs) to manage...

Jamie Thomsen
Apr 162 min read
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Dust Yourself Off and Try Again: Navigating Challenges in the Neurodiagnostic Field
The neurodiagnostic field—particularly EEG (electroencephalography)—can make even the most seasoned professionals question their...

Jamie Thomsen
Apr 93 min read
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NuPrep and 10 20: From Creation to Your Hands
Since my first exposure to the Neurodiagnostic field over 25 years ago, it feels as though not much has changed. From major hospitals to...
Dani Harris
Apr 24 min read
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Back to Basics Series: Behind the EEG
What is behind the EEG? We all know that the EEG is the electrical activity generated by the brain’s neurons. But really, what’s behind...
Roya Tompkins
Mar 192 min read
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5 Qualities of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Of course a strong technical skill set is a given - so we are not counting that for 1 of the 5. But what else is needed? Patience Not...
Roya Tompkins
Mar 122 min read
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Cranial Nerves
Patient pointing at eye. Eyes have 4 different cranial nerves associated, 2, 3, 4, and 6. What are the cranial nerves? Your cranial...

Jamie Thomsen
Mar 52 min read
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The Value of EEG Testing when Weaning Seizure Medications
What does the National Institute of Health say? AED discontinuation may be considered in patients whose seizures have been completely...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 262 min read
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R.EEG T. Board Exam Resource
At Integris Neuro we take pride in building our team with registered technologists. By sharing exam statistics our hope is to encourage...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 122 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy: Sturge Weber Syndrome
In our continuing series of EEG in Epilepsy let’s move on to another rare neurological condition that we might also see in our labs....
Roya Tompkins
Feb 52 min read
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10-20 Measurement System
How do you measure? As the saying goes - all roads lead to Rome! However you get there though - one thing is for sure: The end result...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 42 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy: Rasmussen’s Syndrome
Also known as Rasmussen’s Encephalitis, this rare form of epilepsy is the possible result of an auto-immune reaction or an infection. ...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 292 min read
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Autoimmune Epilepsy
Our immune system protects the body from foreign substances or things that could harm us; but what about when our body starts to reactive...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 221 min read
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Medications 101
Effecting about 1 in 26 people in their lifetime, epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders . Treatment is essential,...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 152 min read
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The Pediatric EEG
“Children are not Small Adults.” This common saying is true in many ways and EEG is no exception. Those of us that have primarily worked...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 82 min read
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Service Dogs In Epilepsy
I don't know about you, but anytime I see a service dog, my reaction is "Ahh, so cute!". Maybe it's seeing an animal outside of where we...
Betsy Rust
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy Series: Jeavon's Syndrome
This week's highlight is Epilepsy Eyelid Myoclonia (EEA) know as Jeavon’s Syndrome. Technologists may come across this rare and...
Roya Tompkins
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Reflecting on a Century
It’s been 100 years since Hans Berger, a German psychiatrist invented the Electroencephalogram! That's quite the milestone. Just some...
Roya Tompkins
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: EEG in the critical care environment, how we can try to make it easier?
Our hope is that this Tips and Tricks Series helps you and your practice look for opportunities to not only expand your services but...
Dani Harris
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: To Wrap or Not to Wrap?
Our hope is that this Tips and Tricks Series helps you and your practice look for opportunities to not only expand your services but...
Roya Tompkins
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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