Looking for help in analyzing rem sleep

[mets123]

I would like to know if someone can post some screenshots that show what rem sleep looks like as far as the flow chart is concerned. I understand that to precisely know for sure an in lab test is needed but I would like to get an idea of the pattern so I can compare it to my own data. Appreciate your help.

[Jay Aitchsee]

Have a look at this: viewtopic/t158359/Tracking-sleep-stages.html#p1218669 A comparison to SleepyHead and a ResMed S+ sleep tracker, reproduced below.

Generally, one might expect fluctuations in Respirartory Rate during REM. In the comparison graphics below, one can see that REM periods identified by the S+ Tracker roughly correspond to periods of increased fluctuations in Respiratory Rate (Which could also represent awake periods).



The example below shows a very strong correlation between what the S+ tracker thinks is REM and more erratic Respiration Rate, where S+ sleep stages are represented by: Red=Wake, Gold=REM, Blue=Deep, and Green=Light

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As you state, the only way to know for sure what sleep stage one is in is through lab analysis, although many OTC trackers claim to be able to accurately report them.

[mets123]

Thanks Jay