Can you monitor sleep apnea at home?

A home sleep apnea test is a very simplified breathing monitor that tracks your breathing, oxygen levels, and breathing effort while worn. It does not fully capture what is monitored with an overnight sleep study. Overnight sleep studies give a more thorough assessment of sleep issues.

How many hours of sleep do you need for a home sleep study?

However, rather than going to a sleep lab to get the test done, you take the sleep test at home in the comfort of your own bed. It is a one-night test that requires at least a minimum of four hours of sleep.

How accurate are home sleep apnea tests?

The accuracy of home sleep apnea tests ranges widely, between 68% and 91%. The accuracy depends on the type of device used and whether you are at a high or low risk for having sleep apnea. The tests are significantly more accurate for people at a higher risk.

What can happen if sleep apnea is left untreated?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that happens when your breathing stops and starts while you slumber. If it goes untreated, it can cause loud snoring, daytime tiredness, or more serious problems like heart trouble or high blood pressure.

Is there a nomad portable home sleep testing device?

Portable Home Sleep Testing/PSG The Nomad™ Portable Home Sleep Testing Type III device incorporates the latest in hardware design to provide ease of use, system reliability and seamless integration with the Polysmith™ Sleep Systems.

How many channels can a nomad sleep Test record?

The Nomad™ Portable Home Sleep Testing Type III device incorporates the latest in hardware design to provide ease of use, system reliability and seamless integration with the Polysmith™ Sleep Systems. Nomad has the ability to record 11 channels – 2 effort, 2 flow, body position, Sp O2, Pleth wave, heart rate, leg movements and 1 DC channel,…

How big is the Nomad sleep test bag?

At 17 ounces, the Nomad is a lightweight but robust package that can comfortably move with your patient from lab to home.