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Sleep Breath 2001; 05(2): 097-100
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-15799
EMERGING RESEARCH

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Application of Telemedicine to Sleep Medicine

David Kristo1 , Arn H. Eliasson1 , Nikolaus C. Netzer1 , Thomas Bigott2
  • 1Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C
  • 2Department of Telemedicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Polysomnograms (PSGs) in specialized sleep centers with physicians and technicians trained in sleep medicine are still considered to be the most accurate form of diagnosis in patients with sleep disorders. But they are also very costly. Internet online transfer of PSGs from nonstaffed to very well-staffed sleep centers might be a solution in the future to reduce costs.

KEYWORD

Telemedicine - sleep - polysomnogram

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