Primary use
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
Z12080406
APNOEA MONITORS
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GMDN related code(s)
33843
Polysomnograph (A mains electricity (AC-powered) device designed to record physiological signals from a sleeping patient to assess sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, snoring or sleep apnoea). The device is typically computerized and usually records an electrocardiogram (ECG), electroencephalogram (EEG), chest wall motion, airflow at both the nose and the mouth, eye movements, haemoglobin oxygen saturation (SpO2) and electromyogram (EMG). Parameters may be added or omitted depending on the study being performed. The device includes multiple electrodes/sensors placed on the patient in specific areas as well as amplifiers and filters for recording.)
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WHO related resources
WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
Package of eye care interventions
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website