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Evaluating Sleep Disorders One or several tests may be required to determine the nature and extent of a sleep disorder. Specially trained technologists and physicians who are specialists in sleep medicine administer and interpret the tests. During the test, measurements are recorded to identify sleep stages and sleep problems. Tests offered at the Sleep Medicine Center include: The nocturnal polysomnogram: a night time study that evaluates many physiologic aspects while sleeping. parameters include brain, eye and muscle activity and movements, breathing patterns, snoring quality and intensity, oxygen requirements, nocturnal seizures or abnormal sleep behaviors. The nocturnal polysomnogram with treatment: a night time study similar to that described above but with an additional therapy such as positive airway pressure (CPAP or BI-PAP) or an oral/dental appliance. The nocturnal split night polysomnogram: a combination of the above two polysomnograms used in cases where a severe and medically significant sleeping pattern is identified. In these cases, a person will be placed on some type of therapy after 2-4 hours of technical observation and documentation, after which, the study will resume for the remainder of the night. The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) or Maintenance ofWakefulness Test (MWT): daytime studies that evaluate the ability to resist staying awake or the urge to fall asleep. Pediatric sleep studies |
Sleep Medicine Center
423 Lexington Avenue Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (434) 971-5280 
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