Philip R. Westbrook, MD, Michael J. Dickel, PhD, Dennis Nicholson, MD, Daniel J. Levendowski, MBA, Timothy Zavora, BS, Vladimir Simeunovic, BS and Roy Dalati, BS Abstract Objective: To compare two commercially available limited channel systems utilizing in-home self-applied recorders to each other and to standard in-laboratory attended nocturnal polysomnography (PSG) for … [Read more...] about Comparison of Two Limited-Channel Systems for the Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea in the Home – Philip R. Westbrook, Michael J. Dickel, Dennis Nicholson, Daniel J. Levendowski, Timothy Zavora, Vladimir Simeunovic and Roy Dalati
Volume 2.1 : Feb-Mar 2007
Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone
David Barone Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as the cessation of airflow despite continuously respiratory effort. It occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and causing air flow into the lungs to be interrupted. The temporary stoppage of air flow leads to gradual reduction in … [Read more...] about Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone
Sleepmate Sensors and Education Courses
Review by Anna Rodriguez, RPSGT Clinical Coordinator Sleep Disorders Center of Virginia Richmond, VA SLEEPMATE SENSORS VALUED FEATURES We do not use a lot of the movement sensors, however we do use an enormous amount of their snore sensors and effort belts. The snore sensors and effort belts are self-explanatory to use and understand their purpose. We use a lot of their … [Read more...] about Sleepmate Sensors and Education Courses
Braebons MediByte Screener
Review by Michael Clark Director of Sales, Braebon, Ogdensburg, NY MEDIBYTE – A NEW GENERATION PSG SCREENING DEVICE We took a close look at all the available diagnostic screening units on the market and quickly realized there were deficiencies. This included product size, ease of use, reliability, performance and pricing. Also missing were any single enclosure screening … [Read more...] about Braebons MediByte Screener
Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw
Adverse outcomes have been reported in the perioperative setting in patients with known or unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Although epidemiologic data report a prevalence of OSAS at about 5%,1 patients presenting to surgery have an estimated prevalence of 1–9%, or even higher in certain surgical categories.2 Ashton et al. studied 1487 men older than 40 … [Read more...] about Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw