Portable Devices Used in Home Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Please note: All assessments are current as of the review date; however, new evidence that may have been published subsequently is not considered.
Review Date:	March 11, 2009
Recommendation:	It is recommended that the use of two portable home devices (Remmers Sleep Recorder, WatchPat) to diagnose OSA meets technology assessment criteria 1 through 5 for safety, effectiveness and improvement in health outcomes in patients at very high risk for OSA and unlikely to have another cause for their sleepiness.
Decision:	Partially Meets CTAF Criteria
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