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limited channel sleep study
Indications:
- evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea
Procedure:
- includes:
- airflow
- thoracoabdominal bands
- body position
- electrocardiography
- oxygen saturation
- may be done at home rather than in a sleep lab
Notes:
- non-inferior to polysomnography done in a sleep lab for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea
General
sleep test
References
- Chai-Coetzer CL, Antic NA, Hamilton GS et al
Physician Decision Making and Clinical Outcomes With Laboratory
Polysomnography or Limited-Channel Sleep Studies for Obstructive
Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Intern Med. Jan 24 2017
PMID: 28114683
http://annals.org/aim/article/2599136/physician-decision-making-clinical-outcomes-laboratory-polysomnography-limited-channel-sleep
- Donovan LM, Patel SR
Making the Most of Simplified Sleep Apnea Testing.
Ann Intern Med. Jan 24 2017
PMID: 28114686
http://annals.org/aim/article/2599137/making-most-simplified-sleep-apnea-testing