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Inpatient sleep testing (IST) identifies sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in hospitalized patients. Early positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy initiation based on IST can improve cardiovascular and pulmonary outcomes.

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  • Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is linked to adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.
  • Inpatient sleep testing (IST) is underutilized despite its potential to identify SDB and guide treatment.
  • Timely positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy initiation may improve clinical outcomes for these patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underused potential of inpatient sleep testing (IST) for diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).
  • To emphasize the benefits of initiating positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy based on inpatient findings.
  • To discuss the requirements for successful IST implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the role and methods of inpatient sleep testing (IST).
  • Focus on portable monitoring as a common, accurate, convenient, and cost-effective IST method.
  • Discussion of infrastructure, equipment, personnel, and training needs for IST.

Main Results:

  • IST can identify patients with SDB who may benefit from PAP therapy.
  • SDB in hospitalized patients with comorbidities is associated with worse outcomes.
  • PAP therapy initiated based on IST may improve patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Inpatient sleep testing (IST) is a valuable tool for improving care access and patient outcomes.
  • Successful IST implementation requires dedicated resources and trained personnel.
  • Optimizing IST can enhance the management of SDB in hospitalized populations.