SLEEP STUDIES
Sleep study is a multiparametric test used in the study of sleep pattern, a comprehensive recording of the biophysical changes that occur during sleep and as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine. It is also known as polysomnography.
Those affected by sleep disorders:
Indications for sleep study:
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1Epsworth sleepiness scale: >10
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2Obstructive Sleep Apneoa (OSA)
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3Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
- Snoring
- Upper airway resistance syndrome
- Hypopnea syndrome – shallow breathing while sleeping
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1H/O Sleep deprivation > 1 month
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2Abrupt awakening while sleeping
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3Enuresis (Bed wetting)
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4Bradyarrhythmia evaluation (while sleeping)
Procedure:
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1It is usually performed at night
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2Epsworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) can be measured
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3Upper airway passage examination to be assessed
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4Psychiatric conditioned to be ruled out
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5Preparing the measurement and attaching the sensors to the patient can be done in the institution
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6Various sensors used:
- Thermistor for determining nasal/ oral flow
- Thoracic effort sensor with belt measures chest wall movement
- Abdominal effort sensor with belt measures abdominal wall movement
- Finger clip (SpO2 sensor) for the measurement of oxygen saturation, pulse
- Cuff with activity sensor measures body movement
Treatment
The choice of a specific treatment depends on the patient’s diagnosis as well as the expertise of the treating physician.
Sleep study and diagnosis is performed at Dr.Jeyasekharan Medical Trust. Please contact us for more information.
Sleep study and diagnosis is performed at Dr.Jeyasekharan Medical Trust. Please contact us for more information.
