Use of a portable monitoring device [Somnocheck Micro] for the investigation and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea in comparison with polysomnography

ABSTRACT

Objective: Polysomnography [PSG] remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome [OSAS]. While PSG is essential for OSAS, this technique is not suitable for epidemiological investigation due to its high cost. This study aimed to compare a portable monitoring device with PSG for the measurement of parameters related to the diagnosis of OSAS in rural areas