Polysomnography monitors your sleep stages and cycles to identify if and why your sleep is disrupted. Therefore, it is helpful in the following:
- to assist in diagnosing sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) and ensuring treatment is sufficient for those patients with SRBD
- to rule out any physiological causes of insomnia
- to investigate for restless legs syndrome and/or periodic limb movements of sleep
- to investigate parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders and other disorders of sleep which require neurological monitoring
- to assess sleep efficiency in those complaining of poor sleep quality
We ask that you ensure the allocated room for connection and disconnection is tidy and free of clutter.
Hair should be clean, and no make-up should be worn. Nail polish and acrylic nails should also be removed prior to the test as this will affect the signals.
The sensors are worn over clothing, so you’ll need to wear comfy clothes or pyjamas for sleeping in.
Please refrain from caffeine and alcohol on the afternoon of the test.
Once completed, the physiologist will analyse the results of the test for any abnormal limb movements and/or breathing changes. They will score sleep stages, sleep efficiency, and arousals, as well as pulse rate and oxygen levels. With all this information, a detailed report will be created, which will then be reviewed by our Sleep Consultant.
The results are returned to the referring physician within 10 days of completion. A follow up consultation is advised with your referring doctor to discuss any findings.
