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Polysomnography-- A technique for diagnosing sleep disorders with the use of a machine that records the pulse, breathing rate and other variables while the patient sleeps.
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Are there any precautions associated with polysomnography?
Polysomnography is extremely safe and no special precautions need to be taken.
What is a polysomnography?
Polysomnography-- A group of tests administered to analyze heart, blood, and breathing patterns during sleep.
What is the aftercare of a polysomnography test?
Once the test is over, the monitors are detached from the patient. No special measures need to be taken after polysomnography.
What measures physiological activity during sleep?
Polysomnography
Measures physiological activity during sleep?
Polysomnography
A sleep apnea study is also known as?
polysomnography
What is the cost of a polysomnography study?
Without insurance, lab-based polysomnography cost approximately $1,500 in 1997, while overnight home monitoring cost between $500 and $1,000.
What is the scientific study of sleep called?
The study of sleep is called polysomnography.
What is included in a polysomnography study?
The polysomnography study includes measurements of heart rate, airflow at the mouth and nose, respiratory effort, sleep stage (light sleep, deep sleep, dream sleep, etc.), and oxygen level in the blood.
What is normal results from a polysomnography test?
A normal result in polysomnography shows normal results for all parameters (EEG, ECG, blood pressure, eye movement, air flow, pulse oximetry, etc.) monitored throughout all stages of sleep.
Do you need a license to practice polysomnography in Pennsylvania?
No you do not need a license in Pennsylvania as of now but licensure is in the works.
What is the procedure used to diagnose sleep disorders by recording parameters of sleep such as respiration and muscle movements?
polysomnography.
