A sleep study, also called a Polysomnogram or PSG, is a standard sleep study and includes the following:
- EEG ( electroencephalogram) -monitors brain activity to document sleep stages.
- EOG ( electrooculogram) -measures eye movement.
- EMG ( electromyogram) -measures muscle activity for monitoring muscle tone as well as body movement, especially limbs.
- Respiratory Airflow -measure airlow from nose and mouth to document respiratory disturbances.
- Respiratory Effort -monitors chest wall and abdominal movement to help determine specific respiratory disturbances.
During a sleep study, the technologist is in constant video and audio contact with the patient, providing safe, supportive environment with mininam anxiety. Our diagnostic suites have been designed to promote a relaxing atmosphere and a pleasant patient experience. We offer comfortable beds with private bathrooms.
We know it may not be the best night of sleep: don’t worry!
Even if you do not sleep your best, we should still have enough data to interpret the findings. The sleep physician will interpret the findings on a computer: looking for signs of sleep apnea, increased limb movements, disrupted sleep staging, among other issues. The results will then either be discussed with you in consultation, or sent to your primary physician to discuss with you.
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According to recent polls conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 7 out of 10 Americans say they experience frequent sleep problems. However, when proper diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders occurs, the feeling of sleepiness declines, memory improves and safety risks decrease dramatically. In fact, sleep disorder specialist help an estimated 85 to 90% of their patients get better sleep. With the wealth of treatment options now available, a good night’s sleep is within reach.
Compounding the problem is the fact that most people know when to seek medical help for physical discomfort such as fever or pain but sleep problems are often everlooked or ignored. In fact, the overwhelming majority of people with sleep disorders are undiagnosed and untreated.
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