EEG technology: These aren’t the droids you’re looking for

Advances in EEG technology may enable you to control things using your mind. Jedi mind control powers may be within our grasp with possible new developments in EEG technology. via GIPHY Currently, recording an EEG requires a technologist trained in placement of the electrodes using the 10-20 system. The 10-20 system stands for placing electrodes…

Respiratory Section of the Sleep Study: To Determine Sleep Apnea

In the respiratory section of the recording we look at the breathing effort, this is what we use to determine the type and severity of sleep apnea.   What does this entail? There are belts that are placed around the chest and stomach and record the amount of movement that occurs when you inhale and…

Sleep Study : Breaking down the EEG portion of the PSG

The PSG entails recording an EEG (electroencephalogram), EOG (electrooculogram), EMG (electromyogram), ECG (electrocardiogram), respiratory flow and effort, oximetry, pulse, and body position. This article explains what a sleep technologist looks at in your EEG portion of the PSG.

Sleep divorce: To cosleep or not

Getting a sleep divorce may be needed in order to finally get some well deserved rest. Whether due to a sleep disorder or the inability to get used to sleeping with someone else, sleeping apart works for some couples.