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portable sleep monitor

Classification: - presumably at least 4 types - type 3 monitors more accurate than type 4 monitors - ref [1] describes different types of monitors Indications: - evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea - *absence of chronic lung disease - *polysomnography not an option

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device (medical device)

References

  1. Qaseem A et al Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(3):210-220 PMID: 25089864 http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1892620