Primary Function: A comprehensively equipped and furnished bedroom designed for advanced sleep studies, clinical diagnostics, and comfortable participant accommodation within a dedicated Sleep Lab facility.
Technical Specifications:
- Furnishings & Comfort: Furnished with a single-sized bed, a desk, nightstand, easy chair, and dresser for clothes storage, designed to create a home-like, non-clinical environment for optimal patient comfort and relaxation. Quality bedding and soft, neutral decor contribute to a restful atmosphere.
- Advanced Monitoring Integration: Equipped with a closed-circuit video camera and IR LED lighting for continuous visual monitoring of participant movement and behavior in low-light conditions. An integrated audio system allows for clear communication between the participant and monitoring technicians.
- Physiological Data Connectivity: Features a dedicated porthole and cabling trench for seamless connection of a wide array of physiological sensors and data acquisition systems. This enables comprehensive polysomnography (PSG) monitoring, including electroencephalogram (EEG) for brain waves, electrooculogram (EOG) for eye movements, electromyogram (EMG) for muscle activity (e.g., submental, limb movements), electrocardiogram (ECG) for heart rate and rhythm, nasal/oral airflow, respiratory effort (chest-wall and abdominal movement), pulse oximetry (SpO2) for blood oxygen levels, and detection of snoring and other noises.
- Environmental Controls: Designed with advanced environmental controls including adjustable lighting systems that can mimic natural daylight cycles to support circadian rhythms, customizable temperature control, and enhanced soundproofing to minimize external disturbances and ensure a quiet testing environment.
- Safety & Accessibility: Includes an emergency call system for direct communication with monitoring staff. The room design ensures sufficient clear space around the bed (minimum 24 inches on three sides) to accommodate emergency personnel access and enhance patient safety. Adherence to strict infection control protocols, including proper handling of linens and equipment disinfection, is maintained.
- Shared Facilities: Part of a suite with shared, secure facilities including a central control room (equipped with computers for real-time data monitoring and analysis), a multifunctional space (featuring additional computers, locked storage cabinets, sink, refrigerator, table, toaster, and microwave for participant and staff convenience), an adjacent consultation room (booked separately, with locked cabinets, sink, and portable freezer), and a shared, fully-equipped bathroom (with sink, toilet, and shower facilities; linen available on demand).
- Capacity: Optimized for single participant occupancy during studies, with capacity for up to 6 users (staff/researchers) for setup, monitoring, and data collection.
Applications: Ideal for a broad spectrum of sleep research, comprehensive overnight polysomnography (PSG) studies, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MWT), and other advanced diagnostic procedures for sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, REM behavior disorder, and periodic limb movement disorder. Also serves as comfortable and secure participant accommodation for extended research protocols.