Comparison of Polysomnographic Features in Geriatric and Adult Patients

Abstract Objectives : In our study, it was aimed to compare polysomnography features in geriatric and adult patients. Materials and Methods : Our study was conducted as a retrospective case-control study. Sleep Patients who were hospitalized in the polysomnography laboratory with a pre-diagnosis of the disorder were divided into 2 groups according to their age as younger than 65 years old and over. Alice 6 computerized system (Respironics; Philips, Illinois, USA) polysomnography was applied to detect sleep disorders. Results: A total of 500 people, including 180 (36%) women, 320 (64%) men, were included in our study. The mean age was 52.36 ± 13.69. Posittive Airvey Pressure (Pap) treatment rates were significantly higher in the geriatric age group compared to adults. Sleep efficiency, mean sleep time, and total sleep time were higher in adults compared to geriatric patients. In the geriatric patient group, the most common diagnosis as a result of PSG was the diagnosis of Severe OSAS with 84 (%) people. When the lower extremity mobility measurements during sleep were evaluated, the values ​​were found to be significantly higher in geriatric patients with severe OSAS. Stage 3 and Rem stage were significantly higher in adults in terms of NREM3 (%) and REM (%) measurements. Conclusion: Sleep times are reduced in geriatric patients, restless leg movements during sleep are more common than adult patients, and sleep-disordered breathing is generally more severe in geriatric patients.