Najjar M. The Utility of Recording Submental Electrical Activity in Polysomnography.
Cureus 2021;
13:e17216. [PMID:
34540443 PMCID:
PMC8442570 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.17216]
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Abstract
Background
Polysomnography is widely utilized as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine. It is used to diagnose a variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive and central sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, parasomnia, and other sleep disorders. The objective of this study is to discuss the utility of recording submental electrical activity as a tool that provides the additional information needed in producing accurate results of a polysomnogram and emphasize the importance of including this recording in home sleep apnea tests.
Methods
A total of 1472 consecutive polysomnograms were used to assess the usefulness of submental activity in contributing to the accurate reporting of polysomnographic findings. These records were gathered over a one-year period at a major academic sleep center.
Results
Some of the observed electrical activities in the submental area are rare, although they may be important in confirming the findings of the polysomnogram or provide additional information. Adding an electroencephalographic channel and submental electromyographic recording is likely to increase the accuracy of home sleep apnea tests.
Conclusions
Recording of submental electrical activity is an integral part of polysomnography and provides more information than just recording the muscle tone of the submental area and is important in increasing the accuracy of home sleep apnea tests.
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