This is a common scale used by Sleep Medicine Physicians to determine your subjective sleepiness. You can also find this test in PDF format here.
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? In contrast to feeling just tired? This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation.
0 = no chance of dozing
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
Situation
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting in active in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circusmtances permit
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
Score
1-6 Congratulations, you are probably getting enough sleep
7-8 Average? Think about talking with us
9+ Seek the advise of a sleep specialist without delay
Common sleep tests that might be required to objectively evaluate a patients symptoms include:
Polysomnogram or PSG (Overnight Sleep Study)
Multiple Sleep Latency Test or MSLT (Daytime Nap Test)
Overnight Oximetry Test
Actigraphy Test
Laboratory Tests
We offer these at Central Ohio Sleep Medicine(Mr. Carmel’s Sleep Center)
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"Dr. Saribalas is extremely friendly and very professional. He gave excellent care, and was able to answer all of my questions ." - Jason P.
"The therapy is worth it. I did not think I would feel so refreshed ." - Evan G.
"I thought snoring was just something I had to deal with. Since therapy, I am now able to get a good nights sleep."
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"I cannot believe we did not have this evaluated a long time ago ." - Stacee M.
Dr. Michael Saribalas is currently a member in good standing with:
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Sleep Association
World Association of Sleep Medicine
American Osteopathic Association
Ohio Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
Michael G. Saribalas, D.O., C.B.S.M.
Easton Town Center
4030 Easton Station Suite 240
Columbus, Ohio 43219 Click Here to See a Map
614.532.5232
Affiliated with Central Ohio Sleep Medicine (Mt. Carmel Health System Sleep Center) and Grant Medical Center.
