Sleep apnea diagnosis in children using software-generated apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) derived from data recorded with a single photoplethysmogram sensor (PPG)

ConclusionsAHI is comparable to manual scoring of AHI from in-laboratory PSG studies and effective to rule-in and rule-out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in all disease categories, providing safe and convenient approach for diagnosis and management of OSA in children. The  data is recorded with a single-sensor, making the method suitable for multi-night testing in the child’s home at considerably lower cost. This technology provides a simple tool to adhere to guidelines for diagnosis and management of OSA in children.Clinical trial registration name and numberChildhood Adenotonsillectomy Study for Children with OSA (CHAT)https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00560859
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research