What is a Polysomnogram (Sleep Study)?
A polysomnogram is a study that measures the quality of your sleep. A typical polysomnogram includes the following:
- Brain waves (electrodes placed on the scalp)
- Eye movement (electrodes placed on the face, by the eyes)
- Chin Muscle Tone (electrodes placed on or near the chin)
- Heart rate (electrodes placed on the chest)
- Leg movements (electrodes placed on the legs)
- Breathing (breathing sensor placed near the nose and mouth)
- Breathing effort (two small elastic belts placed around chest and abdomen)
- Oxygen level (small sensor attached to the finger)
- Audio and Video Recording