Condition
Rapid eye movement studies
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 4 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Sleep studies; Polysomnography; Polysomnogram
Definition
A polysomnograph is a test of sleep cycles and stages through the use of continuous recordings of brain waves (EEG), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electrooculogram), breathing rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and heart rhythm and direct observation of the person during sleep.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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