Novel Device for Screening Patients With Symptoms of OSA

Validation of a Novel Device for Screening Patients With Symptoms of OSA

An innovative ring type oxymetry will be wore by patient undergoing sleep study to validate it's accuracy and usefulness as a screening device for patients with symptoms of OSA

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients above 18 years old and below 70 years old, both men and women

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients requiring oxygen therapy or noninvasive ventilation;
• Patients with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic heart failure, neuromuscular disease, insomnia, clinical symptoms of parasomnia, periodic limb movement, or narcolepsy.
• Patients on medication known to interfere with heart rate, such as beta-blockers, digoxin or calcium receptor antagonists.