Hi guys.... it's me again.

I just got Caden's sleep study report in the mail (it was done before the T&A.)
 
In the report it notes that Caden had "intermittent short to long central, mixed and obstructive apneas..."

The number report looks something like this:

Apnea Episodes: 122

apnea       length      episodes   maximum    apnea freq.
17.2/hr    
Central      6>20 sec     15            19.3 sec          
Hypopnea Episodes:  179
Obstructive  6>20 sec     55             39.9 sec   a/h freq.
RDI:  42.6/hr
Mixed         6>20 sec      52            24.9  sec   REM AHI
91.3/hr
Hypopneas  6>20 sec    179            58.1 sec    arousal
index 34.7/hr

Respiratory arousals: 28.1/hr                      limb mvt


Ok, It also says the study is being done to "assess for obstructive apnea and to rule out central apnea." But then it never goes on to say anything about the central apneas. So, my question is, should I be concerned about the 15 centrals? (BTW, I posted this same question in the sleep apnea "help" forum, too.)

Have any of you seen something similar in your child's report?

I'm going to request a 2nd sleep study, even though the ENT doesn't think it's necessary if he's not snoring anymore since the surgery.....but as many of you have suggested to me in other posts....I think it will help ease my mind....to see on paper that the apnea (obstructive or otherwise) is gone for sure.


Thanks in advance!

Kim

I for one would want another study just to confirm everything is ok!!! Good luck keep us posted.