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3.
HOME SLEEP TEST
Before using the WatchPAT the patient should be trained by the clinical staff.
The WatchPAT is suitable for a home sleep test that takes place at typical sleep setup and
operated by the patients. The test and its preparation steps are simple and easy to follow. The
traits required for the operation of the sleep test do not exceed the ones required to operate
other mobile phone applications. Therefore, mobile phone owners that are acquainted with
the operation of their phone will be able to perform this test as well.
NOTE:
These instructions are designed to help you use the WatchPAT after seeing a
demonstration of how to mount the device and its components and correctly
operate the WatchPAT device.
NOTE:
In the case of pediatric patient, special attention on training the patient and
/ or his accompanying individual on use and placement of the device prior to
initiating a sleep study with the WatchPAT device.
The home sleep test is comprised of the following three main tasks
• Test Preparation – before bed time
• Sleep Test – during sleep
• Test End – at wake-up
The Application screens will guide you throughout the process. Before you conduct the home
sleep test, you should be acquainted with the full description of the test components, as
described in
(see
3.4).
3.1
Test Preparation
For optimal data collection, the preparation steps need to be followed as described. This
section describes all possible steps. If a specific step is irrelevant for your situation, this step
needs to be skipped.
NOTE:
Make sure the room you are sleeping in is as quiet as possible during the night,
therefore turn off any possible noise sources. As the device consists of snoring
sensor, it is advised to sleep alone in the room.
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