Home Sleep Apnea Testing
October 4th, 2009

Many of our dental patients in Cincinnati have a high probability of having sleep apnea, but are reluctant to go to a sleep physician and have an over night test done. Some are uncomfortable sleeping in a lab and being watched all night. Many do not want the diagnosis to appear in their medical record for fear of future medical and life insurance denials. We recognize these concerns and are making available the Watch Pat 200. Watch Pat 200 home monitor provides RDI and AHI information as well oxygen level, heart rate, body position, sleep time, sleep stages and snoring intensity. Dr. Hedge is then able to provide next-day evaluation, A Watch Pat screening also offers reduced screening time with quicker outcomes while allowing patients to sleep in the comfort of their own beds.



