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All of the tests that we conduct at the Methodist Sleep Disorders Center are performed according to the policies and protocols recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The AASM is the organizational body that accredits sleep testing labs and centers. Polysomnographic Testing - Respironics Alice 5, digital sleep acquisition system
- Standard 4 channels of EEG (Expanded EEG capabilities - up to 32 channels)
- Nasal and oral airflow via pressure transducer
- Right and left eye muscle movements
- Chest and abdominal excursion
- Snore meter
- Body position sensor
- Pulse Oximetry
- EKG rhythm and rate
- Pulse transit time
- Chin muscle activity
- Anterior tibias muscle activity
- Continuous audio/visual monitoring
Therapeutic Intervention
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) application and titration
- Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) application and titration
- Low flow oxygen
Multiple Sleep Latency Testing
- All Polysomnographic monitoring variables
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine protocols
Maintenance and Wakefulness Testing - All Polysomnographic monitoring variables
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine protocols
- Federal Aviation Administration protocols
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