Polysomnography
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Polysomnography. Periodic leg movements of sleep (PLMS), Doubtful cases of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Neurological indications
- Periodic leg movements of sleep (PLMS)
- Doubtful cases of restless legs syndrome (RLS)
- Atypical parasomnias
- Suspected parasomnias not responding to treatment
- Suspected seizures not responding to treatment
- Sleep related breathing disorders
- Sleep apnoea in stroke and transient ischaemic attacks (TAIs)
- Sleep apnoea in neuromuscular disorders
Non-neurological indications
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Indications in children
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Assessment parameters
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Acronyms
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References
- Kushida CA, Littner MR, Morgenthaler T, et al. Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and relayed procedures: an update for 2005. Sleep 2005; 28:499-521.
- 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.
- Kotagal S, Nichols CD, Grigg-Damberger MM, et al. Non-respiratory indications for polysomnography and related procedures in children: An evidence-based review. Sleep 2012; 35:1451-1466.
- Vaughn BV, Giallanza P. Technical review of polysomnography. Chest 2008; 134:1310-1319.
