Home all-night cardiorespiratory polygraphy, sleep disorders - treatment

Home-based overnight cardiorespiratory polygraphy is a diagnostic procedure used to assess sleep apnea, but it is performed in the comfort of your home. This method allows for monitoring breathing, heart rate, oxygen levels, and other parameters overnight without the need for a hospital stay. The results help doctors make an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment.

During home polygraphy, the patient is provided with equipment containing sensors that are easy to set up. These sensors typically include electrodes to monitor breathing, a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels, and other devices to monitor heart rate. The patient wears the equipment overnight, and the data is later analyzed in a laboratory.

Home-based overnight cardiorespiratory polygraphy lasts the entire night, usually 8 to 10 hours, depending on the duration of the patient’s sleep.