Integrated PSG system in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

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  • 小児 OSAS における Integrated PSG system の検討

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<p>　The current gold standard for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a nocturnal in-laboratory polysomnography (PSG) study. However, PSG uses many sensors and is frequently difficult to perform for children. We studied 26 children between the age of 3 and 14 years, who were suspected of having OSAS, using the integrated PSG system with a simple, portable EEG sleep monitor, Sleep ProfilerTM. With several children, we experienced failures of mounting the EEG or flow sensors because of the difficulty in monitoring the sensors in real time. The arousal index in children with moderate to severe OSAS was higher than that in children with mild OSAS; however, there was no difference in the sleep stage. In one case with Down syndrome, where the results of the portable monitoring device were inaccurate because of frequent midway awakening, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy could still be administered to the patient based on the results from the integrated PSG system. The integrated PSG system is useful for diagnosing pediatric OSAS in hospitals without conventional PSG systems.</p>

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  • Stomato-pharyngology

    Stomato-pharyngology 29 (2), 213-218, 2016

    Japan Society of Stomato-pharyngology

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