Sleep is a biological process that allows the body to rest and recharge. Although daily sleep requirements vary from person to person, adults generally need 7-9 hours of sleep. A sleep disorder is defined as having trouble sleeping for more than a month. Today, many people suffer from sleep disorders for various reasons. There are many known types of sleep disorders. Patients with this problem are first examined by a physician that then conducts an analysis to determine the cause of the sleep disorder.
How do we conduct sleep tests in the laboratory?
At the Sleep Disorders Center, technicians will monitor you throughout the night with electrodes placed on various parts of your body. In this test, called a polysomnographic (PSG) sleep study, technicians record your sleep and various bodily functions during sleep in a comfortable environment throughout the night.
To differentiate between sleep periods, data from the electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), eye movements, and electromyogram (muscle tension recording – EMG) as well as respiratory air, respiratory movements during sleep, oxygen levels, heart rhythm, and lying positions are recorded as standard.
The polysomnographic sleep recordings made throughout the night are evaluated by the specialists. In addition, the degree of snoring, the duration, and frequency of breathing pauses, and other findings obtained during this time are reported, and the factors that cause the patient's sleep problems are first investigated. Once the cause is determined, the appropriate treatment protocol is planned based on the test results.
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