Different types of Sleep Study

Question 1

Different types of Sleep Study

Answer 1

A. Diagnostic Overnight Polysomnography
B. Diagnostic Daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
C. Split Night Study
D. Therapeutic Study (CPAP/BIPAP Titration)
E. Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
F. Home sleep apnea test

Question 2

This is a general monitoring of sleep and a variety of body functions during sleep, including breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms and limb movements.
- 6-8 hours.

Answer 2

Diagnostic Overnight Polysomnography

Question 3

It is used to diagnose narcolepsy.

Answer 3

Diagnostic Daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

Question 4

In (MSLT), a person is given _______ during normal wake times.

Answer 4

4-5 opportunities to sleep every two hours

Question 5

The specialist uses the test to measure the extent of daytime sleepiness (how fast the patient falls asleep in each nap, aka latency), and also how quickly REM sleep begins.

Answer 5

Diagnostic Daytime Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)

Question 6

A positive ____ is obtained when the patient falls asleep with a mean sleep latency _____in the naps, and had at least no more than 1 nap (for______) or 2 naps (for_______) where REM sleep was reached.

Answer 6

MSLT / below 8 minutes / idiopathic hypersomnia / narcolepsy diagnosis

Question 7

Is conducted when moderate or severe sleep apnea has been discovered or strongly suspected during the first part of the night’s study. {Diagnostic Study (2 hrs)}

Answer 7

Split Night Study

Question 8

The second half of the night is used to determine the necessary _____ pressure required to alleviate apnea. (Therapeutic Study)
- 6-8 hours

Answer 8

CPAP / Split Night Study

Question 9

Starting pressure of CPAP is ____ then titrated further.

Answer 9

4 cmH2O

Question 10

Monitoring patient’s breathing and adjusting the ___ or ___ pressure to determine the proper air pressure required to prevent upper airway blockage, eliminating pauses in their breathing while they sleep. (6-8 hrs)

Answer 10

Therapeutic Study (CPAP/BIPAP Titration)

Question 11

Starting pressure of ____ is 4 cmH2O then titrated further.

Answer 11

CPAP

Question 12

This test is administered over a full day at the sleep clinic and is used to measure how awake or alert your patient is during the day.

Answer 12

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

Question 13

It also measures if they can stay awake for a certain amount of time in a relaxing, quiet, and stimulation-free environment.

Answer 13

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

Question 14

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)

This test is administered over a ____ at the sleep clinic and is used to measure how awake or alert your patient is during the day.

Answer 14

full day

Question 15

is a very simplified breathing monitor that tracks your breathing, oxygen levels, and breathing effort while worn.

Answer 15

Home sleep apnea test

Question 16

It does not fully capture what is monitored with an overnight sleep study.

Answer 16

Home sleep apnea test