Sleep Diagnosis In One´s Own Bed

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Sleep Diagnosis In One´s Own Bed

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A multisenorial ambulatory sleep system for the diagnostics of

neurological and respiratory disorders is currently developed within

a research cooperation. The system makes a medical sleep examination

possible. By the use of wireless data transmission, the patient's

mobility and the comfort of carrying it are ameliorated

considerably. The pilot study for that purpose will start in autumn

2007 in a sleep laboratory. Several signal concentrators, which

contain the components for the wireless data transmission and the

acquisition of the signals, are applied to the patient. The system

includes 14 signals (prescribed by the DGSM - German Sleep Society -

for fixed systems) and allows a significantly wider range of

examination in the ambulant field as so far. In addition to the

nightly stay in the sleep laboratory, the achieved scope of

examination facilitates a cogent ambulatory diagnosis, also for

unclear symptoms. The wireless connection of the concentrators

ameliorates the patient's mobility and consequently the sleep

comfort during the examination. Therefore measurement results are

more realistic. The sensors are installed before starting to sleep.

The installation is assisted by a user guidance and can be

undertaken by the patient him-/herself or a helper after some

instructions from the physician. This system is also suitable for

the realization of other medical sleep examinations like daytime

sleepiness among professional drivers.