Cardiorespiratory polygraphy
The cardiorespiratory polygraphy (also: cardiorespiratory Printing) is a method of examination in the sleep medicine for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome .
Scope of the investigation
Belong to this investigation
- Electrocardiogram (EKG),
- Measurement of blood oxygen saturation,
- Continuous respiratory flow measurement at the mouth and nose,
- Registration of the body position using position sensors,
- Video control of electrophysiological recording and behavior (optional) and
- Control of ventilation under nCPAP or BiPAP conditions (optional)
each with a duration of at least six hours.
This service complex is also referred to as a "small sleep laboratory" in the billing.
Alternatives
The examination method, which is simplified compared to polysomnography , is not recommended for diagnosing sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. In connection with comorbid diseases, the more extensive examination method must therefore be used.
Under the collective term polygraphy , portable devices called "polygraphy systems" with up to six measuring channels are also used for sleep-related breathing disorders.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Federal Medical Association: Billing recommendations . In: Deutsches Ärzteblatt . Volume 101, No. 8 , 2004, p. A527 ( aerzteblatt.de [PDF; 69 kB ; accessed on February 14, 2013]).
- ↑ S3 guideline for non-restful sleep / sleep disorders of the German Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine (DGSM). In: AWMF online (as of 2009)
