Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
The Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first of its kind in the Greater El Paso region, with state-of-the-art EMU beds designed to enhance the diagnosis and monitoring of children with seizures. This unit – staffed by a team of experienced registered technologists, nurses, and pediatric epilepsy specialists – is equipped to provide comprehensive care to various pediatric neurology cases.
What to Expect from the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is a dedicated wing staffed by a team of experienced nurses, registered pediatric electroencephalogram (EEG) technologists, and pediatric neurology specialists with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and other neurological conditions.
Testing & Treatment at El Paso Children’s Hospital’s EMU
- Testing to rule out seizures
- Characterization of questionable spells
- Evaluation of neurological status
- Routine long-term video EEG monitoring
- Epilepsy surgery evaluations
Evaluation of Disorders Affecting Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems
- Seizure disorders and medication effects
- Intractable seizures
- Encephalopathy
- Candidacy for seizure surgery
Meet Our Providers
Dr. Alexandria Melendez-Zaidi, MD, PhD
Pediatric Board Certified Neurologist | Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso
Dr. Rodolfo Fierro-Stevens, MD
Pediatric Board Certified Neurologist
