PEDIATRIC SLEEP TESTING
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S SLEEP HABITS? DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE A SLEEP DISORDER?
Pediatric Sleep Troubles
A good night’s sleep is essential to the growth and development of children, and children require much more sleep than adults. Sometimes, however, children are unable to get the necessary amounts of nightly sleep that they need, and it can sometimes be attributed to a sleep disorder.
At The Alaska Sleep Clinic, we provide consultation and therapeutic management for a wide variety of pediatric sleep disorders.
Children require more attention than adults. It is important that our sleep technologists are trained in communicating with children of all ages and are experienced in calming the fears of nervous young patients while providing quality sleep diagnostic testing for them in a relaxed, non-threatening environment.
Common Symptoms of Sleep Disorders in Children:
- Breathing problems or snoring at night
- Nightmares/night terrors
- Insomnia
- Excessive sleepiness and trouble waking
- Sleepwalking
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
- Difficulty focusing or staying awake at school
- Behavioral problems
- Bedwetting
Pediatric Sleep Study Information
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): Monitors brain activity and aids in diagnosing possible seizure disorders.
- Electrooculogram (EOG): Records Eye movements and determines when the REM sleep cycle occurs.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Monitors electrical activity of the heart.
- Thermocouple and Respiratory effort: Monitors the airflow and effort to identify breathing problems such as snoring or obstructive breathing.
- Electromyogram (EMG): Measures muscle tension and aids in the diagnosis of limb movement disorders.
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Titration studies: for children with sleep apnea.
- Ventilator Titration studies: for children who rely on ventilators to breathe.
Harry Yuan, DO, Pediatric Medical Director
About Dr. Yuan
Dr. Harry Yuan is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep, physician. He received his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences. He completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and his pulmonary/sleep fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Yuan worked as the medical director of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Children’s Hospital at Providence in Anchorage. His areas of interest are pulmonary issues related to neuromuscular disorders, cystic fibrosis, and pediatric sleep disorders. He also enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and spending time with family.
Intro to Pediatric Sleep Studies
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