limited channel sleep study
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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
More general terms
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 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28114683 <Internet> 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 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28114686 <Internet> http://annals.org/aim/article/2599137/making-most-simplified-sleep-apnea-testing