What is stanford protocol?

The Stanford protocol, also known as the Stanford sleep study, is a system used to diagnose sleep disorders. It was developed at Stanford University in the 1970s and is still widely used today.

The Stanford protocol involves measuring various physiological functions during a patient's sleep, such as brain waves, eye movements, and muscle activity. These measurements are obtained using an electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyogram (EMG), and electrooculogram (EOG).

The data collected during the sleep study is analyzed to determine the sleep stages a patient goes through during the night. This information can help diagnose sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.

The Stanford protocol is considered the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disorders and is commonly used by sleep clinics and hospitals around the world.