Polysomnography Terms

American Academy of Sleep medicine CORRECT ANSWER AASM Apnea Hypopnea index CORRECT ANSWER AHI Autotitrating Positive Airway Pressure CORRECT ANSWER APAP Apnea CORRECT ANSWER a pause in breathing during sleep that last at least 10 seconds, in involes a reduction in airflow 90% or more. This is measured by thermal sensors Blood Oxygen Saturation CORRECT ANSWER The level in your blood . Aslo SaO2. It is measured by an oximeter. Episodes of CSA and Osa reduce the oxygen in your blood. This can lead to hypoxemia and hypercapnia Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure CORRECT ANSWER BPAP Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists CORRECT ANSWER BRPT Cannula CORRECT ANSWER A flexible tube that is inserted into your nose, and is used with a nasal pressure transfer to measure airflow Central Sleep Apnea CORRECT ANSWER a sleep re