title: The use of sleep tests for suspected sleep disordered breathing.
abstract: Rapid advancements in technology have expanded the range of available methods for testing patients with sleep disordered breathing. This article reviews the components of a sleep test and the currently available technologies that are used in standard attended, laboratory (level 1) studies. This paper also reviews the advantages and limitations of unattended at-home evaluations (level 2, 3, and 4 studies) for patients with suspected sleep disordered breathing.
authors.affiliation: Atlanta Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, GA 30342, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Mickelson
mesh_terms: D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004576:Electromyography; D004585:Electrooculography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017286:Polysomnography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis*