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| SLP SleepStrip sensor is a small disposable (single use) SAS screening monitor | The sensor comprises three thermal airflow sensors (two nasal and one oral), a microprocessor for real-time data acquisition, analysis hardware and software, permanent display screen and a battery. |
| SLP SleepStrip sensor is a complete, lightweight, wireless monitor | All the patient has to do is apply on the face and pulls out the red tab to activate. |
| Real-time respiration wave form analysis eliminates data memory and downloading step | Sleep apnea score is calculated automatically in the morning, according to standard scoring criteria |
| Sleep apnea severity is read directly off the built-in display | Data is presented in binary format; add the numbers to get the score. Two control bits assure a valid study |
| The SleepStrip serves as the test medical record | The display is permanent. The Sensor can be returned to the medical professional by mail. |
Clinical studies held in different countries and in various sleep
labs have demonstrated significant correlations of 0.75-0.9 versus overnight
polysomnography, as well as good sensitivity (0.70-0.88) and specificity
(0.52-0.94). |
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Introduction:
Based on validation studies, which compared the performance of the SleepStrip
with overnight polysomnogrtaphic (PSG) recordings in clinical sleep laboratories,
practical guidelines for sensible use of the SleepStrip are suggested:
1. --- The intended use of the SleepStrip is for screening purposes. It is a screening tool for the physician who needs additional information on the need for referral, and for patients who are considered high risk for SAS (including patients who are obese, hypertensive, heavy snorers and/or with a family history of SAS). If the indication of the SleepStrip is positive, together with additional indications and risk factors, patients should be referred for further evaluation.
2. --- As the SleepStrip is a screener, and not a diagnostic device, it is recommended to use a threshold Sscore >/-16. In other words, for a Sscore equal or above 16, the patient should be sent for overnight PSG recordings.
| AHI>10 | AHI>20 | AHI>40 | |
| Threshold >/-16 | 113/154 (73%) | 84/104 (81%) | 48/49 (98%) |
This means that:
Out of 282 patients, 154 had an AHI>10. The SleepStrip correctly identified
113 patients (73%), using the threshold Sscore >/-16.
Out of 282 patients, 104 had an AHI>20. The SleepStrip correctly identified 84 patients (81%), using the threshold Sscore >/-16
Out of 282 patients, 49 had an AHI>40. The SleepStrip correctly identified 48 patients (98%), using the threshold Sscore >/-16.
Summary:
The SleepStrip gives good sensitivity in the moderate range and excellent
sensitivity in the severe range of SAS.
Together with the clinical examination and patient history, physicians can be confident with the SleepStrip that they are making the correct decision regarding further evaluation of a patient suspected of SAS.
As published in SLEEP, Vol. 23, Abstract Supplement 2, 2000: The SleepStrip: A Disposable Sleep Apnea Screening Device
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