A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Sleep Disorder
Forum Posting


Archived Sleep Forum4 Posting viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Sleep Forums Homepage.

Re: Apnea, reading the oximeter tape.

Posted by sleepyrick on March 29, 1998 at 19:03:02:

In Reply to: Re: Apnea, reading the oximeter tape. posted by Ken Rothwell on March 27, 1998 at 18:59:04:

I second the Denver opinion. The in-lab study is an overnight stay as an outpatient. Twenty to thrity sensors are applied to your body to monitor your sleep, breathing, movement patterns (and oxygen levels again) and possible more. Don't be scared off by the sensors, most people sleep about as good as they usually do in a motel.

By the way, if you happen to normally sleep daytime hours, ask if the test can be done during the day. It is best done on your normal schedule, not your doctors.

Follow Ups:

Archived Sleep Forum4 Posting viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Sleep Forums Homepage.

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved