It is the place where all the patient's sleep-related data are recorded on the computer for later analysis. In a special room created with the sensitivity of the home environment, the patient is monitored throughout the night while sleeping and recorded on camera. Information about the changes between normal sleep and sleep occurring in some diseases was obtained as a result of examinations in sleep laboratories. Polysomnographic recordings in the sleep laboratory provide the most basic data. During polysomnographic examinations, recordings can be made in three dimensions.
EEG: By making electroancellographic recordings throughout the night's sleep via an electroancellograph, the person's sleep-wake periods and sleep stages are determined.
EOG: Eye movements can be determined through an electro-oculograph.
EMG: Electromyograph allows recording electromyographic records from muscles. The periods when the muscles are contracted or relaxed are determined.
ECG: It is used to obtain findings such as heart rhythm and heart rate.
Pulse Oximeter: The oxygen saturation circulating in the blood during sleep can be measured. It allows us to access information such as the periods when oxygen decreases and the number, duration and depth of the periods
Many other parameters are examined in sleep centers; With air flow measurement, the depth and pattern of breathing is monitored and breathing pauses are determined. With body position tracking, changes in sleep in supine or other positions are recorded. Many other parameters such as snoring sound recordings and leg movements are monitored, recorded and evaluated. In the sleep laboratory, especially; Those who are suspected of having sleep apnea, which manifests itself with snoring, breath holding during sleep, and daytime sleepiness, are admitted.
In Which Patients Should We Consider Sleep Apnea?
· Snoring
· Breathlessness during sleep
· Morning fatigue-Morning headache
· Desire to fall asleep during the day
· Attention concentration disorder
· Interference in social life
· Failure at work
· Increase in traffic accidents
· Heart problems and hypertension
· Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal relief
· Sexual reluctance
3 questions that the physician will ask the patient will help to recognize sleep apnea:
1. Is there snoring?
2. Is there breathing interruption during sleep?
/> 3. Is there a desire to doze off during the day?
Our Sleep Laboratory is Open, What Are We Doing…
The Sleep Disorders Center in our hospital consists of 1 private room and a technician observation room. Patients' records are monitored throughout the night by our experienced technicians via camera system and computer.
Our patients are admitted to the laboratory between 21.00-22.00, and electrodes are placed by sleep technicians and recording is made throughout the night. At least 6 hours of recording during sleep will be sufficient.
Why is it done?
Polysomnography is used to help diagnose and evaluate sleep disorders.
How will it be done?
Especially electrode, sensors and video recording.
Our technician will perform approximately 30 minutes before the study. It will connect electrodes and sensors to certain parts of your body, which takes between -45 minutes. Through these electrodes and sensors, your brain waves, snoring, cardiac electron (ECG), respiratory effort, jaw-eye and leg muscle activity and blood oxygen level will be recorded throughout the night.
You can communicate with the alarm button at the head of your bed when you need it, You can disconnect the technician's device and go to the sink whenever you want.
When you feel sleepy, our technician turns off the lights and starts your sleep study.
How long does it take?
All night, on average 6 hours.
When will it be done and Will it result?
Appointment date and time to receive results: In our study, a total of nearly 1000 pages of data are recorded overnight. These data will be re-examined and interpreted by our Neurologist to make your diagnosis. Our secretary will call you as soon as possible and inform you that your report is ready.
Who will make it and evaluate it?
After the records are taken by the sleep technician, evaluation, scoring and reporting will be done by our Neurologist.
Before Coming to the Sleep Test :
· Saki If anti-inflammatory drugs are used, it is recommended to stop them 1 week before. On the day of admission, take a shower in the evening, trim your beard, and clean your chest hair and front leg hair. After showering, please do not use moisturizer and do not use products containing spray, gel or oil on your hair. In order for the examination to be healthy, it is necessary not to consume tea, coffee or carbonated drinks that afternoon, to stay away from foods such as oranges and tangerines that may cause reflux, and to stay away from smoking for 4 hours before and after the examination. During bedtime, you should wear pajamas with sleeves and legs.
· Clean your chin area especially by shaving. If you have a beard longer than 1 cm, you do not need to shave; the electrodes will be connected with a special adhesive.
· Remove your nail polish and fake nails, if any.
· You can tell us any special requests you have.
What to Bring with You
· If you have a corporate referral, bring it with you on the working day.
· Bring your own pajamas and slippers for a comfortable sleep.
· Bring any medications you use.
You can bring with you any item that will make you feel at home (such as a pillow, a toy).
Who Can Apply to the Sleep Laboratory?
*Snorers,
br /> *We definitely suspect it in patients who are tired and sleepy during the day.
If 1-2 of the following options are added to one of the above, we suspect it again.
*Obesity
*Night sweats
*Night urine
Additionally, if there is hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, left and right heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cerebrovascular diseases, these patients are at risk and must be examined and treated for sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Treatment If not, what diseases are seen?
A. Cardiovascular System Diseases
Hypertension
Ischemic heart disease
Left heart failure
Right heart failure
Heart rhythm disorders
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B. Lung Diseases
Susceptibility to Asthma
C. Nervous System Damage epilepsy
Narrowing of the brain vessels
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Morning headache
Epilepsy during sleep
Restless and insufficient sleep
D. Psychiatric Diseases
Cognitive disorder
Anxiety, depression
E. Hormonal Diseases
Lack of sexual reluctance
Sexual dysfunction
F. Kidney Diseases
Nocturnal urination
Urination protein leakage
G. Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases
Blood diseases (Polycythemia causes decreased blood fluidity)
Social consequences
Decrease in school and work performance
Increasing duration of reporting period
Hyperactivity in children
Deterioration in social relations (Divorces etc.)
Accidents (traffic, home, work)
Life-threatening health problems that disrupt the quality of life occur.
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