The oxygen saturation data in this case proves why in-home oximetry tests are worthless. The reason...oxygen saturation can stay at relatively normal levels in young healthy individuals when they have apnea because the heart will do all it can by beating faster to keep oxygen levels up. Look closely at the charts at 3:57. Where the oxygen saturation drops, there is a corresponding spike of increased heart rate (red chart). This is likely the main reason untreated sleep apnea causes cardiovascular disease.
Falling asleep in two minutes does not mean someone has narcolepsy. It simply means they are tired and sleep deprived in most instances. Going into REM sleep quickly is what should be used to help diagnose narcolepsy. However, sleep staging with these home testing devices is probably not reliable anyway.
My in home test was so wrong it wasn't even funny. When I roll over from pain, I hold my breath. I did not actually sleep during mine but they claim I got a solid 6.5 hours. I've NEVER gotten more than 2 hours together in my life!
The oxygen saturation data in this case proves why in-home oximetry tests are worthless. The reason...oxygen saturation can stay at relatively normal levels in young healthy individuals when they have apnea because the heart will do all it can by beating faster to keep oxygen levels up.
Look closely at the charts at 3:57. Where the oxygen saturation drops, there is a corresponding spike of increased heart rate (red chart). This is likely the main reason untreated sleep apnea causes cardiovascular disease.
Nice explanation. TY
Falling asleep in two minutes does not mean someone has narcolepsy. It simply means they are tired and sleep deprived in most instances. Going into REM sleep quickly is what should be used to help diagnose narcolepsy. However, sleep staging with these home testing devices is probably not reliable anyway.
Thanks Doctor for the simple and easy analysis 👍
My in home test was so wrong it wasn't even funny. When I roll over from pain, I hold my breath. I did not actually sleep during mine but they claim I got a solid 6.5 hours. I've NEVER gotten more than 2 hours together in my life!
Thanks Doc!!❤ Moni RN
This was so informative! Thank you!!
I tried, this device and followed the instruction.. The instructions were very confusing. Tonight, I will try again to get this device this working.
Doc what is the best way to get used to a CPAP machine without losing even more sleep and having a detrimental effect on my work
That's a great question.