title: Recognition of REM sleep in standard EEG.
abstract: A practical method to identify REM sleep in a standard EEG utilizing International 10-20 electrode placements is described. Ordinarily, occurrence of REM sleep in a standard EEG indicates an abnormal sleep pattern and warrants further evaluation of sleep disorders.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004585:Electrooculography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012895:Sleep, REM / Q000502:physiology*