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Performing sleep studies after the COVID-19 outbreak: practical suggestions from Bologna's sleep unit.
Cilea, Rosalia; Guaraldi, Pietro; Barletta, Giorgio; Lucchi, Monica; Baschieri, Francesca; Baldelli, Luca; Loddo, Giuseppe; Rocca, Alberto; Cortelli, Pietro; Calandra-Buonaura, Giovanna; Provini, Federica.
  • Cilea R; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Guaraldi P; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: pietro.guaraldi@ausl.bologna.it.
  • Barletta G; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Lucchi M; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Baschieri F; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Baldelli L; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Loddo G; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Rocca A; UOC Pneumologia, AUSL Bologna, Ospedale Bellaria, Italy.
  • Cortelli P; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Calandra-Buonaura G; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
  • Provini F; IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Sleep Med ; 77: 45-50, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-912629
ABSTRACT
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic required a thorough re-organization of every sector of the healthcare system. Sleep laboratories need to renew protocols in order to guarantee the safety of patients and healthcare staff while providing exams. Polysomnography (PSG) examinations are essential for the diagnosis and treatment management of several sleep disorders, which may constitute a public or personal safety issue such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Here we provide some practical advice on how to perform sleep studies after the COVID-19 outbreak based on our experience, the review of the existing literature and current national and international recommendations by Health Authorities. We believe that with appropriate precautions it is possible to guarantee a safe restart of PSG and other sleep studies.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Polysomnography / Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Clinical Decision-Making / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Sleep Med Journal subject: Neurology / Psychophysiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.sleep.2020.11.005

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Polysomnography / Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Clinical Decision-Making / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Sleep Med Journal subject: Neurology / Psychophysiology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.sleep.2020.11.005