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The spectrum of childhood sleep–wake disorders extends from sleep-disordered breathing to parasomnia, hypersomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders. Clinical history and examination help select the most appropriate diagnostic test. Nocturnal polysomnography is the gold standard for obstructive and central sleep apnea, while the multiple sleep latency test combined with polysomnography is utilized for the investigation of hypersomnias. Nocturnal seizures may mimic parasomnias; hence, extended electroencephalographic monitoring may be required for investigating some nocturnal episodic phenomena. Practice parameters and evidence-based reviews on indications for polysomnography in children have been recently published. Actigraphy and sleep logs are helpful in investigating suspected circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

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    Suresh Kotagal MD

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    Oliviero Bruni

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Kotagal, S. (2017). Sleep Laboratory Tests. In: Nevšímalová, S., Bruni, O. (eds) Sleep Disorders in Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28640-2_5

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