Polysomnography ( Sleep Study) -

What Is Polysomnography ( Sleep Study)?

Polysomnography (PSG) is a study or test done while you’re fully asleep. A doctor will observe you as you sleep, record data about your sleep patterns, and may identify any sleep disorders. The sleep study can be used for diagnosing other sleep disorders as well, including periodic limb movement disorder, narcolepsy, chronic insomnia, and REM sleep behaviour disorder.

Following data will be recorded while you are under PSG procedure

Heart Rate
The level of oxygen in your blood
Leg Movements
Eye Movements
Brain waves
Activity of muscles
Body position
The level of oxygen in your blood
Air flow in and out of your lungs as you breathe

Need a polysomnography?

A doctor can use polysomnography to diagnose sleep disorders.

It is often evaluated for symptoms of sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing constantly stops and restarts during sleep. The symptoms of sleep apnea include:

Loud and ongoing snoring
Periods of holding your breath during sleep, which are followed by gasps for air
Restless sleep
Frequent episodes of waking up during the night
Sleepiness during the day despite having rested

Polysomnography ( Sleep Study)