After a sleep study, it typically takes about two weeks for a technician to score your data and a qualified sleep specialist to review it. Your results may include the following:
Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)— This shows how many episodes of sleep apnea you experience during the night. Sleep apnea is categorized by severity depending on the number of episodes. Anywhere between five and upwards of thirty indicates sleep apnea.
Sleep efficiency—This shows the number of minutes of actual sleep you got during the night compared to the amount of time you spent in bed. If it takes you a long time to fall asleep after getting into bed, you have a low sleep efficiency.
Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI)—This indicates the number of times your oxygen levels drop during sleep.
Once your test is complete, the sleep specialist will forward the information including your diagnosis to Dr. Schumacher. He’ll then review the results and create a customized treatment plan to meet your needs.