Sleep Studies Flashcards
EEG wave frequencies:
Alert and awake
Beta ( > 13 Hz)
EEG wave frequencies:
Drowsy with eyes closed
Alpha (8-13 Hz)
EEG wave frequencies:
N1, N2, REM
Theta (4-7 Hz)
EEG Wave frequencies:
N3
Delta (< 4 Hz)
Two waveforms indicative of N2
K-complex and sleep spindles
Waveform indicative of N3
Delta wave
Waveform indicative of REM
Sawtooth waves
Apnea is defined as:
decrease in thermal sensor amplitude by > 90% of baseline for > 10 seconds
Hypopnea is defined as
Decrease in nasal pressure by > 30% for > 10 seconds with >4% drop in O2 sat
Periodic limb movements are defined as
> 4 consecutive leg movements lasting about .5-10 sec each
Period of time considered diagnostic of excessive daytime sleepiness during MSLT
< 8 minutes
How many SOREMPs needed to diagnosed narcolepsy
> /= 2