TABLE 3

Polysomnogram parameters and associated leads

ParameterLead(s)
Heart rate and rhythm (EKG/ECG)EKG2
Brain waves (EEG)F3-M2, F4-M1, C3-M2, C4-M1, O1-M2, O2-M2
Eye movement (EOG)E1-M2 and E2-M1
Awake/asleep, REM sleep, chin and leg movement (EMG)CHIN1, R-LEG, L-LEG
Nasal-oral airflowNASAL-TRANS, AIRFLOW
Thoraco-abdominal effortCHEST, ABDOMEN
Oxygen saturationSAO2
SnoreSNORE
Body positionSUPINE (watermark)
  • EEG = electroencephalogram; EKG/ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG = electromyogram; EOG = electrooculography; REM = rapid eye movement