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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

Home oximetry is a portable monitor that records similar information to a polysomnogram. The results of home oximetry are not diagnostic, but may determine the need for polysomnography to either confirm or rule out sleep apnea.

Oximetry

• As known as a home-based portable monitor
• The portable monitor will record some of the same information as a polysomnogram
• The results of home oximetry may help determine whether to perform polysomnography