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| microvolts(uV) -How tall the wave is on a PSG. |
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| part of the scalp (frontal, Central, Occipital |
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| the number of waves per second. If there are 5 waves persecond the frequency is 5 Hz. |
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| Low amplitude mixed frequency - Background EEG -4-7Hz. |
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Occipital-Alpha rhythm whene eyes are closed. Chim- Emg amplitude is high.
Distribution- Occipital
frequency- 8-13 HZ |
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EEG show LAMF pattern in the theta range of 4-7 HZ. Central-Vertex shape waves (V waves). Amplitude of v waves is ablout 75uV.
Amplitude - about 75uV
Distribution- Central
Frequency-4-7 Hz |
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K comples
Distribution - frontal
Frequency 2 Hz or less
Waveform- Sharp
Sleep spindles
Distribution-Central
Frequency- 11-16HZ
Waveform- Sinsoidal |
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Slow wave(Delta)
Amplitude->75uV
Distribution - Frontal
Frequency- 0.5-2 Hz
Waveform- varies |
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EEG -LAMF sawtooth waves
Distribution- central
Frequency- 2-6 HZ
Waveform- Triangular, serrated |
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| is defined as a 3 second shift in eeg frequency during sleep. |
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| a shift in EEG frequency for less |
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drug spindles
benzodiazepines
barbiturates
chronic pain
Parkinson's Disease
Fibromyalgia |
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at least 8uV
4 limb movement-5 seconds and no greater than 90 seconds and no greater than 90 seconds apart |
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| as a complete cessation of airflow for at least ten seconds, which includes continued respiratory effort in the chest and/or abdomen. Oxygen desaturations and/or EEG arousals frequently occurs. |
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| a decrease in airflow volume. the airflow must decrease by least 30% of the orginal amplitude, and be associated with an oxygen desaturation of at least 4%. |
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| a apnea without respiratory effort.It is characterized by a complete cessation of airflow for at least ten seconds with no rspiratory effort throughout the entire event. |
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| characterized by a complete cessation of airflow for at least ten seconds, which starts central and ends obstructive. |
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| characterized a repetitive waning and waxing pattern in airflow volume. |
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| (RERA's)Respiratory Effort Related Arousals |
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| arousals that are associated with a decrease in airflow that does not meet the criteria for an apnea or hypopheas. the decrease in airflow must be at least 10 seconds in duration. |
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