Home Sleep Test: Is It Worth a Try?
Patient's aren't monitored and it's not suitable for other disorders
Not Suitable for Patients with Other Sleep Disorders and Medical Problems
Most patients have more than one sleep disorder such as bruxism, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. Polysomnography uses more devices to establish a specific sleep disorder. However, for HST, it can only diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, there are certain health conditions that are contraindicated for HST.
Not Monitored
Although it is more comfortable to sleep without anyone monitoring you, there is a risk to it. Patients can accidentally dislodge a wire or sensor or disconnect the machine while sleeping. Without a sleep technologist, there will not be any data, so another test has to be taken. If a sleep technologist is present, that person can be alerted immediately to take action.
