Sleep studies

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diagnosis
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs polysomnography
gptkbp:canBe unattended
attended
home-based
in-lab
gptkbp:coveredBy health insurance (in some cases)
gptkbp:developedBy mid-20th century
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:REM_sleep_behavior_disorder
gptkb:periodic_limb_movement_disorder
gptkb:restless_legs_syndrome
sleep disorders
narcolepsy
insomnia
obstructive sleep apnea
gptkbp:duration typically 6-8 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sleep studies
gptkbp:importantFor treatment planning for sleep disorders
gptkbp:includes gptkb:EMG
gptkb:EEG
ECG
pulse oximetry
EOG
airflow monitoring
respiratory effort monitoring
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:multiple_sleep_latency_test
video monitoring
maintenance of wakefulness test
gptkbp:measures heart rate
eye movement
brain activity
breathing patterns
muscle activity
blood oxygen levels
gptkbp:performedAt sleep laboratory
gptkbp:performedBy sleep technologist
gptkbp:recognizedBy cardiac arrhythmias
sleep architecture
apneas
arousals
hypopneas
leg movements
oxygen desaturation events
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:American_Academy_of_Sleep_Medicine
gptkbp:requires overnight monitoring
pre-study instructions (e.g., avoid caffeine)
referral from physician
gptkbp:resultsInterpretedBy sleep specialist
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sleep_laboratory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7