Chronicles of CaptainQuack #1

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In relation to a prior post about working for a sleep lab, i thought i would just go over some of the common disorders we see here, when running a study on a patient.

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This pic from the book shows what a typical study would look like. Hard to see but its just many parameters. Brain waves, muscle activity, heart, oxygen, eye movement, and breathing.

Most common thing we focus on is Sleep Apnea, or OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), which is basically a disorder of breathing. No one breathes perfectly at night, but consider that some people really have a hard time breathing and wake up often.

Sleep apnea can be characterized by an obstructed airway during sleep which causes a restriction, and may cause frequent awakenings.

We use a CPAP to treat, which is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It helps to stabilize the airway and can improve breathing, which can then decrease amount of awakenings.

We also see a lot of leg movement in some patients. PLMD, periodic limb movement disorder. Can arise from different factors.

Of course, im not a doctor. If anyone is interested in more precise info, please look into it, as i cannot offer medical advice.

Tonight, i just have 1 patient so an easy start to the night so far.

Cheers, thanks for stopping by.

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