ASDA standards of practice: Portable recording in the assessment of obstructive sleep apnea

R. Ferber, R. Millman, M. Coppola, J. Fleetham, C. F. Murray, C. Iber, V. McCall, M. Pressman, M. Sanders, K. Strohl, B. Votteri, A. Williams

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Abstract

The objective assessment of patients with a presumptive diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has primarily used attended polysomnographic study. Recent technologic advances and issues of availability, convenience and cost have led to a rapid increase in the use of portable recording devices. However, limited scientific information has been published regarding the evaluation of the efficacy, accuracy, validity, utility, cost effectiveness and limitations of this portable equipment. Attaining a clear assessment of the role of portable devices is complicated by the multiplicity of recording systems and the variability of clinical settings in which they have been analyzed. This paper reviews the current knowledge base regarding portable recording in the assessment of OSA, including technical considerations, validation studies, potential advantages and disadvantages, issues of safety, current clinical usage and areas most in need of further study.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)378-392
Number of pages15
JournalSleep
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Durable medical equipment
  • Equipment and supplies
  • Guidelines
  • Monitoring, physiologic
  • Oximetry
  • Polysomnography
  • Practice guidelines
  • Sleep
  • Sleep apnea syndromes
  • Sleep apnea syndromes, diagnosis
  • Sleep disorders, diagnosis
  • Technology assessment, biomedical

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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