Ambulatory Screening in the Home (unattended)
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Apnea Screening Device
The technician will show you how to use the equipment and we will give you a bedtime and morning questionnaire to fill out.
We will monitor the following parameters:
ECG (electrocardiogram) to monitor your heart beat and rhythm.
Respirations from your nose, mouth, chest and abdomen. Your nose and mouth airflow will be monitored by a sensor that looks and fits like an oxygen cannula. Your respiratory effort will be monitored by chest and abdomen belts, which are placed outside of your bedtime clothes.
Oximetry will monitor blood oxygen saturation levels.
Body position sensor to monitor what position(s) you sleep in.
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Auto-Titrating PAP
This is an auto-adjusting positive airway pressure device. The technician setting you up will first size you for the proper mask. If you are a known mouth breather and prefer a nasal mask, we will supply you with a chin strap which will help to keep your mouth closed during sleep. It is important that you keep your mouth closed while the CPAP is turned on if you use a nasal mask. You are only breathing room temperature air and there is no oxygen. The CPAP machine will increase and decrease in pressure, adjusting to your airway. If you need to use the restroom in the middle of the night, there is a quick disconnect option which the technician will demonstrate for you.
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