I have copied my sleep study report below. To me it doesn't look complete, but then again I've never seen one before! I was wondering if anyone could help me to understand this? Thanks in advance!

SPLIT NIGHT POL YSOMNOGRAPHY

POLYSOMNOGRAM TECHNICAL SUMMARY: This is a 16-channeI polysomnogran. Duration of the recordingis 363.0 min. .Four channels are used for EEG, two for oculog'am, and one each for chin EMG, nasal-oral airflow, chest respiratory effort, abdominal respiratory effort, ECG, oxygen saturations, body position, microphoie for snoring, and two for anterior tibialis muscle activity. Lights out at 11:29 PM andlights on at 5:32 AM.

POLYSOMNOGRAM SUMMARY:

Sleep architecture: Sleep efficiency is 85%. Sleep onset occurred at 10.5 minand REM onset began at 285.0 min. (4.8 hrs.). The patient spent 2% total sleep time inStage 1, 92% total sleep time in Stage 2,0% total sleep time in Stages 3/4, and 5% in Stage REM. Arousal rate is 13.0 per hour. Total sleep time is 310.0 min. (5.2 hrs.).

Respiratory data; 0 obstructive apneas, 0 hypopneaSjO mixed apneas, 0 central apneas are noted. The average rate is 0.0 per hour (normal is less than 5). Supine rate is 0.0 per hour with a non-supine rate of 0.0 per hour. The non-REM rate was 0.0 per hour and the REM rate was 0.0 per hour. Minimum oxygen saturation with events is 0. Total supine time is 86.6 min. with anon-supine time of 222.8 min. (3.7 hrs.).

Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep: PLMS rate is 0 per hour. PLMS arousal rate is 0 per hour. POLYSOMNOGRAM IMPRESSION: This overnight sleep study reveals the following fhdings:

1. Patient history (Get from the Sleep History Questionnaire)

2. A) The pqtient did not meet laboratory proJoCQlcriteria for initiationof nasal CPAP during the first two hours of the study.

Upon completion of the study, the/patient dd qualify for a nasal CPAP titration study.

3. Respiratory Finding^ (AM, Severityv& Saturation)

4. Snoring level:

5. ECG:

6. PLMS:

7. Sleep Architect:

8. Medication effects on steCp (if applicable):

9. Other:

CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Treatment options:

A) Normal PSG:

Fujtt night CPAP titration study:

C) Surgery:

I had my sleep study on Feb 28 and they never came in after I went to sleep to put me on the CPAP machine. When the nurse from my ENT's office called she told me that the results showed that "on average" I stopped breathing 33 times per hour!! I have to go back this Thursday and be hooked up to the CPAP machine for a second sleep study. I have to admit that I was SHOCKED as I did not think I had sleep apnea. I have never woke up gasping for air, I don't sleep with my head on more than one pillow. I am always tired but I always just assumed it was because I have 4 children and work full time. I am also a "light" sleeper which apparently is also a sign of sleep apnea, I didn't know that. My sister is planning to be banded as well and she had her sleep study last night. The results of her study were not significant enough for insurance to cover the cost of a CPAP machine-WTF does that mean!?!?!? That is what the sleep tech told her, I told her to wait until she hears from the ENT or her nurse.

haha that was me. i doubted i had sleep apnea, but when they came in and talked to me I averaged 66 times an hour and as many as 87. i couldn't believe it. I knew mine would be a 2 night stay if i had apnea, just because it is easier on them that way. If you don't fall into a deep enough sleep fast enough the first night then they can't put the machine on you. Your next study they will start you on the machine from the moment you get into bed.

As for your sister. anything averaging under 5 events an hour is considered normal. Most doctors don't treat it if it is under 12 events an hour unless they have severe apnea while in REM sleep. Which REM is typically where people will have the most events because the throat is the most relaxed and is most likely to "collapse", since it is the deepest sleep. She will have to wait to hear the results from her doctor, most sleep techs know what is significant enough to put one on the CPAP, but insurance can be different about what they will insure. My plan pretty much just says "if the doctor thinks it should be treated, then we will pay for it" about sleep apnea.

anyway.. lol now that i have written you an essay i guess I should quit, but good luck with your CPAP Tritation!