Polysomnography (Sleep Study & CPAP Titration)
Multi-channel overnight sleep monitoring assessing brain waves (EEG), oxygen desaturation, respiratory airflow, and limb movements for snoring and sleep apnea diagnosis.
Procedure Overview & Clinical Purpose
Polysomnography (PSG) is the international gold standard diagnostic examination for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), central apnea, nocturnal hypoxemia, and sleep-related movement disorders. Conducted in a quiet private hospital suite at Delhi Heart Institute, Bathinda, multi-channel sensors record sleep architecture, apnea events, and oxygen nadirs throughout the night.
Key Patient Candidates & Symptoms
What Happens During the Procedure?
Evening Arrival & Electrode Application
Patient arrives at 9:00 PM; technologist attaches comfortable surface electrodes to scalp, chest, and finger.
Continuous Overnight Polysomnography
Patient sleeps naturally while equipment tracks EEG brain waves, airflow channels, chest effort, and SpO2 levels.
Morning Sensor Removal & Data Scoring
Sensors are removed gently at 6:00 AM, and thousands of data epochs are scored for Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI).
Clinical Consultation & CPAP Prescription
Dr. Kashyap reviews the sleep architecture graph and provides personalized CPAP pressure settings or lifestyle plan.
How to Prepare Before Coming to the Hospital
- Avoid caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks) after 2:00 PM on test day
- Wash hair with shampoo and avoid hair oils or gels to ensure good electrode contact
- Bring your regular nightwear and any daily prescribed non-sedative medications
- Avoid daytime naps on the afternoon preceding your overnight study
Dr. Kashyap Goyal, MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MBA (PCHM)
Senior Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Specialist at Delhi Heart Institute, Bathinda & Vijay Hospital, Gidderbaha (MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MBA (PCHM), AIIMS, DMC Ludhiana). Specializing in video bronchoscopy, difficult asthma biologics, computerized PFT, and polysomnography.
Schedule Your Procedure or Second Opinion
Book an OPD evaluation with Dr. Kashyap Goyal at Delhi Heart Institute, Bathinda, or discuss your case on WhatsApp.
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