Dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential (DSSEP): What you need to know - 03/2016

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Dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential (DSSEP): What you need to know

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Abstract

A DSSEP (dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential) is a test that measures how fast and how well electrical impulses travel from the arms or legs to the brain and how the brain responds. This handout describes the test and explains how to prepare.

Author

Neurodiagnostics

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2002

Revision Date

03/2016

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Extremeties

Brain

Languages

English

Record ID

2401