Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT). To test the ability to stay awake for a defined time. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Indications

  • To test the ability to stay awake for a defined time
  • To test the response to treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
  • To confirm occupational safety

Indications

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Protocol

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Measurements

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Interpretation

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References

  1. Littner MR, Kushida C, Wise M, et al. Practice parameters for clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test and the maintenance of wakefulness test. Sleep 2005; 28:113-121.
  2. Sullivan SS, Kushida CA. Multiple sleep latency test and maintenance of wakefulness test. Chest 2008; 134:854–861.

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