Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on maintenance of wakefulness test (mwt): Indications To test the ability to stay awake for a defined time To test the response to treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) To confirm occupational safety Indications Protocol Measurements Interpretation

Indications

  • To test the ability to stay awake for a defined time
  • To test the response to treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
  • To confirm occupational safety

Indications

Protocol

Measurements

Interpretation

References

  1. Littner MR, Kushida C, Wise M, et al. Practice parameters for clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test and the maintenance of wakefulness test. Sleep 2005; 28:113-121.
  2. Sullivan SS, Kushida CA. Multiple sleep latency test and maintenance of wakefulness test. Chest 2008; 134:854–861.

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