![]() ![]() A microphone attached to your neck records snoring, and two belt-like straps around the chest and lower abdomen monitor muscle movement during breathing. The electrodes record brain waves, muscle movement, rapid eye movement (REM), air intake and periodic limb movement. The electrodes are placed in specific areas and applied with water-soluble glue and tape. Then you will be asked to change into nightclothes.Īfter changing, one of our trained polysomnographic technicians will connect the electrodes that will record your brain waves and muscle movements throughout the night. You may also watch an informative study or a specific disorder, such as sleep apnea. Home Sleep Study (HST) - study that is conducted from the comfort of your home using a portable monitoring devices to record oxygen levels, heart rate, air flow and more.Īfter you arrive at the sleep center, you may be asked to watch a video about the sleep complete a questionnaire on your sleep the night before.This is a standardized test to justify your level of alertness/wakefulness (for employment/FAA reasons). Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) - series of studies performed primarily during the day and followed after your sleep study.This is a standardized test to rule out Narcolepsy and/or Idiopathic Hypersomnolence. Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) - series of nap studies performed primarily during the day after your sleep study.This is common with patients who are being tested for sleep apnea. Split Night Studies (CPAP) - study where half the night will be used to diagnose your sleep problem, and the other half will be used to treat the problem.Nocturnal PolySomnoGram (NPSG) - conducted overnight to monitor breathing, heart rate, snoring, sleep stages, the number of times you wake up, leg movements, body movements and oxygen levels. ![]() Benefits to Participating in a Sleep Studies with FLASS There are 5 main types of sleep studies: We also provide ambulatory home sleep studies for patients. At FLASS, we offer sleep studies in our state-of-the-art sleep laboratory. ![]() If you have been diagnosed with a sleep problem or disorder, your primary care physician may refer you to our sleep lab to participate in a sleep study. The goal of being tested, diagnosed, and treated for a sleep disorder is to help you realize a better quality of sleep and an enhanced quality of life.Project Description Sleep Studies A sleep study (also called a polysomnogram) is a test that records your physical state during various stages of sleep and wakefulness.Ī sleep study provides data that is essential to evaluating sleep stages and sleep-related complaints, such as body position, blood oxygen levels, respiratory events, muscle tone, heart rate, the amount of snoring and general sleep behavior. Because of excessive daytime sleepiness that exists with OSA, drivers who have untreated OSA can become a hazard to themselves and others while on the road. Without effective treatment, OSA is a risk to developing a number of serious health conditions. Sleep disorders can contribute to other diseases and conditions such as stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and depression.Ī common sleep-related breathing disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), is caused by the airway closing and preventing the flow of air into the lungs. If you do have a sleep disorder, it is important to be diagnosed and treated. Just as an x-ray uncovers a broken bone, a sleep study can uncover a problem in your sleep patterns. The data, recorded while you are sleeping, is scored by a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and reviewed by a board-certified Sleep Physician.Ī sleep study can provide a detailed evaluation to determine if you have a sleep disorder. It is performed by a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. What is a Sleep Study?Ī Polysomnogram (PSG), or Sleep Study, is a safe, painless and simple evaluation of how your body functions during sleep. If you suspect sleep apnea, contact your physician or the Queen’s Sleep Center. Untreated sleep apnea can cause debilitating sleepiness, increased chance of driving accidents and may lead to health problems including heart failure. When this occurs, oxygen in the blood falls, the heart can beat irregularly and sleeping is interrupted. Many snorers have complete obstruction (apnea) periodically throughout the night. Snoring can be caused by an incomplete obstruction of the upper airway, and can actually be hazardous to your health. Treatment is individualized to each patient’s needs.
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