Comprehensive and holistic care for patients with disorders

Sleep study (nocturnal polysomnography)

The patient is admitted for one night. Sensors are placed to monitor brain activity, electrocardiogram, eye movement, respiratory activity, and muscle activity. While the patient is asleep, necessary medical information is obtained, which, together with their medical history, allows us to reach a diagnosis. The test ends when the patient wakes up in the morning, at which point they are discharged and can resume their normal life. The test is completely painless.

Estudio Sueno ambulatorio_polisomnografia

Nocturnal polysomnography can also be performed on an outpatient basis, with the patient sleeping at their usual place of residence. The test is set up at the medical centre, although nursing staff may visit the patient's home for greater convenience.

Video EEG sleep study

During the sleep study, your image is recorded on video, which is a basic complement to the diagnosis of certain sleep disorders.

Chronobiological studies

They are extremely useful for studying the circadian rhythm of wakefulness and sleep. Simultaneous measurements of peripheral body temperature, physical activity, position, and ambient light intensity are taken over a period of seven days. It allows us to diagnose many sleep disorders that can easily be confused with other sleep disturbances, as is often the case with delayed sleep phase syndrome and insomnia. It also provides us with accurate information about the patient's routines during the study period. It is performed on an outpatient basis and you can and should continue with your normal life.

Conventional electroencephalogram (EEG) and sleep-deprived electroencephalogram

Recording of electrical activity in the brain. The test lasts between 30 and 120 minutes. Very useful for diagnosing certain sleep disorders, epileptic syndromes, and many other conditions. After the test, you may resume your normal activities. Requires sleeping less than usual, about 4-5 hours, the night before the study to make it easier for the patient to fall asleep during the recording. This method can detect many anomalies, particularly ones not observed during conventional electroencephalography while awake.

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CPAP titration and treatment adaptation study

In moderate and severe cases of sleep apnoea syndrome, it is necessary to conduct a study to optimise the pressure and type of mask required for CPAP treatment. This is done by conducting a new sleep study. It can also be performed on an outpatient basis.

Multiple latency test/wakefulness maintenance test

These are two relatively similar tests whose purpose is to objectively measure the severity of daytime sleepiness. They are very useful for diagnosing certain conditions such as narcolepsy, as well as for measuring alertness and fatigue levels in certain high-risk professions. They are run during the day.

Immobilisation test (SIT and m-SIT)

These tests attempt to detect the presence of neuromuscular or sensory abnormalities in the limbs during wakefulness and at rest. It is performed between 10 p.m. and midnight and is used to diagnose Restless Legs Syndrome.