The test that records your sleep data is called polysomnography. It will record a wide array of body functions: heart rate and rhythm, breathing, snoring, airflow, the levels of oxygen in your blood, brain activity, sleep position, and your leg movements. You are not attached to any machine beside your bed, and so doing toilet trips won’t be a problem. If you know you are a restless sleeper, all you need to do is make sure that the sensors are firmly attached.
Below is an example of the sleep study summary graph.
If you have a referral from your GP, Medicare will cover the bulk of the Home Sleep Study cost, and all you need to pay is a small co-payment. The additional co-payment covers minor costs and the exact amount will be advised when you call to make an appointment. You will need to pay this during your sleep study appointment.
For our Brisbane home sleep study appointments, we use two types of equipment: the Embletta MPR and the Alice PDX.
Both are devices for portable diagnosis of sleep breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea used by sleep labs, office-based doctors and home care providers. They provide for a 12 -16 lead channel study and are easy for the sleep technician to set up for the patient’s use in the comfort and privacy of their home.
Embletta MR
Alice PDx
The Alice PDX and the Embletta MR satisfy international portable testing requirements (for eg. A.A.S.M.levels II, III and IV) and provides capabilities of basic screening to advanced diagnostic evaluation.
Some of the features that make them ideal for medical professionals and patients include portability, ease of use, and accurate results. They are compact machines that can be easily transported from one location to another. Weighing not more than 1.6 kg make them ideal for use in both clinic and field settings.
