This page helps general practitioners and other physicians request a polygraphy (PG) or polysomnography (PSG) at the Sleep Clinic quickly. You fill in a structured referral letter, turn it into a PDF in your browser, and book the appointment yourself in Nexuzhealth Consult.
Home recording of breathing, oxygen saturation, heart rate and body position, without EEG. Suitable when the pre-test probability of uncomplicated obstructive sleep apnoea is high: loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas, daytime sleepiness, high STOP-BANG score.
Full recording in the sleep laboratory, with EEG, sleep stages, arousals and leg movements. Indicated when the pre-test probability is lower, when there is relevant comorbidity (heart failure, stroke, COPD, neuromuscular disease, opioids) or when another sleep disorder is suspected.
The decision aid on the form suggests a study type based on the STOP-BANG score and comorbidity. The sleep physician reviews every request and may change the type of study.
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