Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography (RIP) effort belts are similar to piezo belts in that they help to monitor breathing patterns in patients with respiratory disorders. However, unlike piezo belts that can be placed anywhere on the thorax, RIP belts—which offer greater accuracy and show true movements of breathing—must be specifically placed. The key to successful use … [Read more...] about Calling for a Specific Placement Site for Thoracic Effort Belt – Rick Swanson, RPSGT, CRTT
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Volume 4.3 : May 2009
Sleep Disorder Breathing in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Sleep Problems in Older People Learning about Narcolepsy Online Excessive Noise in ICUs and Sleep Disturbance Executive Profile - Donald J, Spence - Philips Healthcare PDF Shattering the Black Box Myth: PAT Technology in Action - Koby Sheffy, PhD PDF Acquisition, Investment, and … [Read more...] about Volume 4.3 : May 2009
Volume 4.2 : March-April 2009
Sleep Disorder Breathing in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure Sleep Problems in Older People Learning about Narcolepsy Online Excessive Noise in ICUs and Sleep Disturbance Wisdom from a Home Sleep Testing Guru - Helen A. Kent, RRT PDF Implementing a Sedation Apnea Management (SAM) Program - Kathryn Hansen, BS, REEGT, CPC PDF An inside look … [Read more...] about Volume 4.2 : March-April 2009
Sleepy Heart and Hearty Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases – V. Gopichandran, S. Suganya and K. P. Misra
Introduction Sleep is a blissful state, which allows one to rejuvenate and prepare for the day ahead. Over the years more and more has been understood about the essential nature of sleep. Sleep is essential for consolidation of memory and for coordination of several important metabolic processes. Sleep deprivation for more than 10 days can even be fatal. Sleep medicine is … [Read more...] about Sleepy Heart and Hearty Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases – V. Gopichandran, S. Suganya and K. P. Misra
What’s New in Oral Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Allen J. Moses
Introduction Recently, going through airport security, the TSA inspector was calling out in a loud voice, “Computers and CPAPs must be removed from their cases and placed on the belt in a separate bin for screening.” My wife confirmed with him that we heard correctly. He did say, “CPAPs”. This served to emphasize to me how endemic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is today, … [Read more...] about What’s New in Oral Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Allen J. Moses