A home sleep study, also known as home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). Most HSAT devices are portable and they come in handy. Home sleep testing is also called ‘Unattended Sleep Study’.
They usually measure the following biologic parameters:
- Nasal and Oral Airflow – by thin wire that is taped by the nose and mouth – some sensors look like an oxygen cannula.
- Respiratory Effort – by elastic belt bands that are placed across the chest and abdomen.
- Oximeter Finger Probe – a small clip-like device that attaches to the finger tip and emits a red light that assists in the evaluation of oxygen levels in the blood while sleeping.
Home Sleep Testing Benefits Comfort
Your routine before bed is not interrupted so we are capturing a typical night. With just a sensor on your finger, nose and a small device on a belt around your chest, home sleep test can tell if you have sleep apnea.
Convenience
You don’t need any appointment or visit to a lab. We will provide you with all the devices needed for your home sleep test and after you’re done testing, just bring to our clinic for the reading of the results so that we can tell you if you need the CPAP therapy or not. And it only cost you for $200.00.
Sleep studies are covered by Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and many other insurances. This following video explains the entire home sleep testing process, from start to finish, with ApneaLink Air.