Sleep

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January 2023 Sleep Case of the Month: An Unexpected EEG Abnormality

David M. Baratz, MD1

Ken Cooper, RPSGT2

1Pulmonary Associates

Scottsdale, AZ USA

2Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center

Globe, AZ USA

A 46-year-old woman was referred because of snoring, observed apnea, and daytime hypersomnolence. Her Epworth Sleepiness Scale was 9 out of 24. She was slightly overweight but otherwise her physical examination was normal. An overnight polysomnography was requested but denied by her insurance company.

What should be done at this time? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the second of six pages)

  1. An at home sleep study
  2. ENT referral
  3. Reassurance
  4. 1 and 3
  5. All of the above
Cite as: Baratz DM, Cooper K. January 2023 Sleep Case of the Month: An Unexpected EEG Abnormality. Southwest J Pulm Crit Care Sleep. 2023;26(1):1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.13175/swjpccs056-22 PDF
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