How our pediatric study differs from adult
A pediatric polysomnogram measures the same physiological channels as an adult study — but the sensor placement, the room setup, the staffing, and the scoring criteria are all child-specific. Generic adult labs are uncomfortable enough for children that data quality suffers; we built our pediatric protocol specifically around children's sleep behavior.
What we do differently
Parent stays in the room
A second bed in the study room allows a parent to sleep alongside the child. This makes the experience familiar rather than clinical.
Smaller, child-friendly sensors
Pediatric sensor sets are lighter and lower-profile. The setup, including time to settle, takes about 60 minutes.
Familiar bedtime routine
Bring your child's pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, and bedtime story. We follow your routine, not a clinical schedule.
Pediatric-trained technologist
Our overnight technologist is trained specifically in pediatric studies and works with families on routine variations.
Pediatric scoring criteria
Apnea-hypopnea index thresholds, arousal scoring, and event classification differ for children. We use age-appropriate scoring guidelines.
What we measure
- EEG, eye movement, chin EMG — sleep architecture
- Nasal airflow, chest and abdominal movement — respiratory effort
- SpO₂ — blood oxygen saturation
- End-tidal or transcutaneous CO₂ — pediatric-specific addition for some studies
- Limb EMG — periodic limb movement and restless symptoms
- Digital video — for parasomnia, sleep talking, and night terror evaluation
- EKG — cardiac rhythm during sleep
What to bring
- Pajamas the child usually wears to bed
- Pillow, blanket, comfort item (stuffed animal, blanket)
- Bedtime book or quiet routine items (no glowing screens close to lights-out)
- Snacks and bottle if applicable
- Toothbrush and basic toiletries
- Any current medications
- Sleep diary (if requested in advance)
The schedule
- 20:00 — Arrival and tour
- 20:30–21:30 — Sensor placement (children and parent together)
- 21:30 — Bedtime routine (your normal one)
- 22:00 — Lights out (adjusted earlier for younger children)
- 06:30 — Wake, sensor removal, light breakfast available
Results and follow-up
A formal report from the reviewing pediatric sleep specialist is available within seven business days. The follow-up consultation walks parents through findings, recommended treatment, and coordination with the child's pediatrician and any other involved specialists.
The data we collect is only as good as the sleep we capture. Children sleep better with a parent in the room — so we put a parent in the room. — Seoul Sleep Center pediatric protocol