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Sleep studies
A sleep study is used to investigate:
Sleep studies or polysomnography involve the continuous measurement of physiological parameters related to sleep and breathing. These include oronasal air flow, oximetry, TcCO2 and/or exp CO2, respiratory and abdominal effort, EEG (electroencephalogram), EOG (electrooculogram), EMG (electromyogram), and ECG (electrocardiogram). Information regarding sleep architecture and quality, and ventilation and respiratory patterns, is obtained. A sleep study is performed as an outpatient procedure, with the child (and parent/caregiver) coming to the unit at 7:30pm and leaving the next morning. Patients must be seen by a sleep physician before a sleep study can be ordered. A home oximetry service is also offered by the MCSC as part of the assessment of children with obstructive sleep apnoea. Document Downloads
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Published Date: September 4, 2009 Printed from http://www.monashchildrens.org.au/page/Health_Professionals/Melbourne_Childrens_Sleep_Centre/Sleep_studies/ © Monash Children's Hospital |
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