OUR PROCESS
SleepSight utilizes the two most sophisticated, FDA-approved, home testing options available for pediatric patients.
For patients weighing over 65 lbs, the disposable WatchPAT device is utilized. For patients weighing under 65 lbs (down to 3 years of age), the SleepImage ring is utilized.
Both technologies are easy to use and carry full FDA approvals for these age / weight ranges.
WatchPAT is a highly sensitive technology, tracking snore frequency (and loudness), chest movements, heart rate, oxygen levels, body movements, body position and peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT), which is a painless measurement of sudden vessel constrictions which occur as a physiological response to pauses in breathing.
In addition to providing an accurate Sleep Apnea diagnosis, WatchPAT provides a range of information that may clarify sleep challenges. Information about positional sleep breathing and positional snoring may be useful. Additionally, time to fall asleep, REM sleep duration/frequency, time awake, oxygenation levels, and other data may be of interest.
SIMPLE, FAST, AFFORDABLE
Results in days instead of months
1. Parent determines a desire to analyze their child’s sleep
a. Your medical provider may place an order through this website and bill for the service
or...
b. parent may order a study from the website and pay directly
2. SLEEPSIGHT ships a disposable test device with detailed instructions (including a 4-min video – here) to the patient’s home. Shipping times are 3-5 days. A US based support service is available by phone 24/7 for questions.
3. Patient takes the test, and results are digitally communicated to a board-certified pediatric sleep specialist who will perform a detailed interpretation / analysis of the data.
4. Results are communicated to the patient and to the patient’s medical provider (if desired).
The SleepImage Ring
SLEEPIMAGE IS FOR AGES 3-11
The SleepImage Ring is a finger-worn device to record photoplethysmography (PPG), oxygen saturation and heartrate variability used to determine cardiopulmonary coupling. This information is then analyzed via a sophisticated algorithm to determine various sleep parameters. The technology has full FDA approval for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in children. It is ideal for smaller children because of its single point of contact and simplicity.
*NOTE – multiple nights of data may be collected with this technology at no additional cost to the patient. This will be done as needed to ensure a fully diagnostic study.