The OSAsense is a low-threshold method for detecting sleep apnea, developed in Twente. It consists of a watch and a disposable sensor that measures oxygen levels. General practitioners, including Kasper Veldhuis, use it to perform faster and cheaper sleep apnea screening.

The watch is given to the patient, who sleeps with the sensor at night. After returning the watch, the general practitioner receives a detailed analysis, which can quickly determine whether there is a serious suspicion of sleep apnea. This avoids unnecessary wait times and costs when referring to a sleep center.

Sleep apnea can be effectively treated with solutions such as mouth braces or mouth caps, resulting in improved energy levels for the patient. The OSAsense method is expanding and is being presented at international conferences, such as the upcoming conference in England where Veldhuis will share his experiences with a thousand English general practitioners.

Read even more about the deployment of OSAsense in the article written by the Tubantia here.