Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical procedure
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:EMG
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for some diagnoses
ultrasound for some diagnoses |
| gptkbp:category |
clinical neurophysiology
diagnostic neurology |
| gptkbp:cause |
bruising
minor bleeding mild discomfort |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:electrodiagnostic_medicine
|
| gptkbp:contraindication |
patients with bleeding disorders
patients with pacemakers (in some cases) |
| gptkbp:cookingMethod |
avoid lotions or oils on skin
inform doctor of medications |
| gptkbp:detects |
muscle weakness
nerve dysfunction problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission muscle disorders abnormal muscle electrical activity muscle inflammation |
| gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
gptkb:amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis_(ALS)
gptkb:Guillain-Barré_syndrome gptkb:myasthenia_gravis gptkb:carpal_tunnel_syndrome peripheral neuropathy muscular dystrophy polymyositis radiculopathy |
| gptkbp:duration |
30 to 60 minutes
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1929
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
electromyography (EMG)
|
| gptkbp:interpretedBy |
trained physician
|
| gptkbp:involves |
insertion of needle electrodes
surface electrodes |
| gptkbp:measures |
muscle response to nerve stimulation
|
| gptkbp:performedBy |
gptkb:neuroscientist
physiatrist |
| gptkbp:recordedAt |
electrical signals
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
nerve conduction study
motor unit potential recruitment pattern spontaneous activity |
| gptkbp:requires |
trained personnel
specialized equipment |
| gptkbp:results |
available within a few days
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
infection at needle site
nerve injury (rare) |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
diagnosing neuromuscular disorders
measuring electrical activity of muscles |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis_(ALS)
gptkb:ALS_(amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis) |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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