Should a sleep study be stopped early and in this way?

[4betterO2]

My titration sleep study was stopped early. After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem she came and rearranged some leads, moved some very fast to different places then left. About 7 minutes later, she came back, angry that I had not fallen asleep, and she stopped the study, clearly ahead of closing time. Comparing with a prior study, I see the last 50 minutes are unaccounted for in this one, with the data graph on the report a solid line for that last period of the sleep study. Furthermore, besides disconnecting the leads, the video was stopped also. It felt rather unnerving, having to sleep suddenly without monitoring, in a room you cannot lock. Was all this a normal procedure?
I need to know if the behavior of this RT was normal?

[mollete]

My titration sleep study was stopped early. After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem she came and rearranged some leads, moved some very fast to different places then left. About 7 minutes later, she came back, angry that I had not fallen asleep, and she stopped the study, clearly ahead of closing time. Comparing with a prior study, I see the last 50 minutes are unaccounted for in this one, with the data graph on the report a solid line for that last period of the sleep study. Furthermore, besides disconnecting the leads, the video was stopped also. It felt rather unnerving, having to sleep suddenly without monitoring, in a room you cannot lock. Was all this a normal procedure?
I need to know if the behavior of this RT was normal?

When she bent over you to rearrange the leads, did she catch you staring down her blouse? That tends to get you thrown out.

[SleepyBobR]

Now, there's something I wouldn't have thought of.

[mollete]

Now, there's something I wouldn't have thought of.

Oh yeah, I mean we only got one side of the story here.

Frankly, I tend to get a little suspicious when somebody says "I was just minding my own business when all of a sudden this person starts clubbing me with a bat!"

Further, given the explanation thus far:

After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem...

for all we know, this might have been upon disturbance of a REM period, where one of the physiologic events is "tumescence" (right, go look it up), and if ol' 4BO2 is kinda drawing attention to that "discomfort", then he should consider himself lucky that he didn't get a hefty dose of the aforementioned Louisville Slugger Therapy.

[old dude]

Now, there's something I wouldn't have thought of.

Oh yeah, I mean we only got one side of the story here.

Frankly, I tend to get a little suspicious when somebody says "I was just minding my own business when all of a sudden this person starts clubbing me with a bat!"

Further, given the explanation thus far:

After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem...

for all we know, this might have been upon disturbance of a REM period, where one of the physiologic events is "tumescence" (right, go look it up), and if ol' 4BO2 is kinda drawing attention to that "discomfort", then he should consider himself lucky that he didn't get a hefty dose of the aforementioned Louisville Slugger Therapy.

Mollete, it's interesting that you now seem to think that violence in the sleep lab might be a justifiable response to an affront that you are only wildly speculating might have occurred.

At least you're flexible...

[Denial Dave]

I'm a little curious about you feeling the need to lock the room

The tech needs to have immediate access to you the patient & the room in the event of any health emergency or equipment malfunction & to be able to disconnect the wiring harness to allow for a requested bathroom break, etc..

Dave

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My titration sleep study was stopped early. After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem she came and rearranged some leads, moved some very fast to different places then left. About 7 minutes later, she came back, angry that I had not fallen asleep, and she stopped the study, clearly ahead of closing time. Comparing with a prior study, I see the last 50 minutes are unaccounted for in this one, with the data graph on the report a solid line for that last period of the sleep study. Furthermore, besides disconnecting the leads, the video was stopped also. It felt rather unnerving, having to sleep suddenly without monitoring, in a room you cannot lock. Was all this a normal procedure?
I need to know if the behavior of this RT was normal?

[biker]

Now, there's something I wouldn't have thought of.

Oh yeah, I mean we only got one side of the story here.

Frankly, I tend to get a little suspicious when somebody says "I was just minding my own business when all of a sudden this person starts clubbing me with a bat!"

Further, given the explanation thus far:

After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem...

for all we know, this might have been upon disturbance of a REM period, where one of the physiologic events is "tumescence" (right, go look it up), and if ol' 4BO2 is kinda drawing attention to that "discomfort", then he should consider himself lucky that he didn't get a hefty dose of the aforementioned Louisville Slugger Therapy.

Wow, this is a wild assumption. Maybe he had a machine gun he was threatening everyone with too. (Yeah, I've read too many romance novels too, Mollette)

[mollete]

...Mollette...

Small "m", one "t" please.

[mollete]

Mollete, it's interesting ...

"IMHO", I think the word "interesting" is overused.

[akcpapguy]

I'm gonna have to agree with Mollete on this one.

[Stormynights]

When I was in ICU I filed a grievance on an ICU nurse. I know it will not go anywhere but if they get more reports on the same nurse they may investigate. Not all professionals behave in a professional manner.

[49er]

When I was in ICU I filed a grievance on an ICU nurse. I know it will not go anywhere but if they get more reports on the same nurse they may investigate. Not all professionals behave in a professional manner.

Totally agree Stormy and I am sorry you experienced that. Good for you for taking action.

49er

[DoriC]

I just saw a video on the morning news of an 8th grade teacher throwing the F-Bomb around at her 13yo students. This is not how professionals should be behaving no matter what the provocation.

[Foggy1]

My titration sleep study was stopped early. After I called the RT because I had a discomfort problem she came and rearranged some leads, moved some very fast to different places then left. About 7 minutes later, she came back, angry that I had not fallen asleep, and she stopped the study, clearly ahead of closing time. Comparing with a prior study, I see the last 50 minutes are unaccounted for in this one, with the data graph on the report a solid line for that last period of the sleep study. Furthermore, besides disconnecting the leads, the video was stopped also. It felt rather unnerving, having to sleep suddenly without monitoring, in a room you cannot lock. Was all this a normal procedure?
I need to know if the behavior of this RT was normal?

But to actually address the original question... I have had a study stopped early, but the reason was explained to me. It is hard to say whether your experience was normal behavior by the tech, without knowing the reason she stopped. Perhaps you could call the sleep center and ask for more information so you can make that determination. But having the room unlocked is standard procedure.

[Bill44133]

At my sleep study the tech kept telling me anytime you want to end the sleep study it is OK. I kept telling her that I was OK.. Lets keep going..