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Do you or your partner?
* Snore Excessively
* Stop breathing when asleep
* Wake at night out of breath
* Feel tired during the day
* Have morning headaches
If you answered yes to any of these questions, You or your partner may be one of the 50 million Americans who are affected by sleep disorders ranging from snoring to sleep apnea (interruptions in breathing), to insomnia and narcolepsy (inability to stay awake). You should not be embarrassed by these conditions, but you should be concerned.
You will be monitored by a certified technician in our fully monitored and attended Type 1 Laboratory Facility. At a prearranged time, near your usual bedtime, our courteous professional technician will arrive at your home to set up the test.
After setting up, our technician will leave after turning control of the test over to our lab. Using real time audio and visual communication, our certified lab technician will be in attendance and can intervene with you every step of the way.
At any time, if you have a question or concern, simply ask the monitoring technician.
By allowing you to keep close to your usual routine and sleeping in the privacy and comfort of your own home, we can provide your physician a more accurate sleep study that truly reflects your sleep patterns.
The DoctorsChoice Sleep Solutions Test is a Polysomnography (PSG) study performed while the patient sleeps in the secure comfort of their own home. Universally, PSG is recognized as the “gold standard” for diagnosing sleep disorders.
Electroencephalogram (EEG): The EEG monitors brainwaves that can be used to determine the level of sleep or wakefulness.
Electro-oculogram (EOG): The EOG measures eye movement. Since eyes typically move
side-to-side in REM, this measurement helps determine the duration of REM sleep.
Electromyogram (EMG): The EMG measures muscle movements. The chin EMG helps determine the duration of REM sleep while the leg EMG is used to detect restless leg syndrome.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): The ECG shows heart rhythm and heart rate.
Oral & Nasal Air Flow: Used to measure the size and frequency of breaths during sleep.
Chest & Abdominal Movement: These movements are used in conjunction with airflow to help determine if apneas are obstructive or central in nature.
Snoring Intensity: Used to quantify the degree and intensity of snoring.
Oximetry: This measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
Body Position: This records the body position. Some people experience more severe apneas in certain sleeping positions.
Audio & Video: Both audio and visual are monitored during the entire sleep study.
SLEEP APNEA TESTING FROM THE COMFORT
OF YOUR BEDROOM!
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How It Works!
