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July-August 2002 |
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Predicting SDB Prior to a Sleep Study |
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by Thomas M. Kilkenny, DO, FAASM; Steve Grenard, RRT; and Mark Honor, PA, RPSGT |
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An accurate history and physical examination, taking one or more questionnaires determining daytime sleepiness, and a visual assessment of facial anomalies help to accurately identify patients with a high probability of having sleep disordered breathing. |
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What's New With CPAP Technology? |
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by Jeffrey B. Wathen, RPSGT |
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The latest advancements in CPAP technology have enabled patients with sleep disorders to rest easier and sleep more soundly. |
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Comparing Nasal Prong Pressure to Thermal Airflow Sensors |
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by Todd M. Eiken, RPSGT |
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A new method proves to combine desirable attributes of both thermal and nasal prong pressure means of flow sensing when detecting sleep-related breathing disorders during polysomnography. |
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Defining Digital Polysomnography |
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by Jack R. Smith, PhD |
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Sampling rate, frequency aliasing, and number of bits per sample as parameters must be considered when evaluating the performance of digital polysomnographs. |
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Sleep on the Web |
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A Web guide to pertinent products and services. |
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Publisher's Message |
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America's Sleep Debt |
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Guest Editorial |
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Do Sleep Centers and Patient Groups Really Need Each Other |
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by Robert L. Cloud |
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The Narcolepsy Network finds the answer through patients’ first-hand experience with narcolepsy. |
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Dental Sleep Medicine |
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by Don A. Pantino, DDS |
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Communication Plus Education Equals Cooperation |
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Sleep Management |
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by Michael J. Breus, PhD, ABSM |
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Cutting Edge Policies For Cutting Edge Medicine |
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Product Profiles |
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Manufacturing News |
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Facility Profile |
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Sleep Takes a Rural Route |
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by Rich Smith |
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The Diagnostic Sleep Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center brings quality sleep care to western North Carolina through registered sleep technicians, peer reviews, and patient satisfaction surveys. |
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Inside track |
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Sleep Review spoke with Justin Callahan, president, and Steve Moore, director of marketing, for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Laguna Hills, Calif, about the company’s development of ever-changing improvements in treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. |
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Inside Track |
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Diagnostic equipment is a crucial element in the treatment of sleep disorders. Daniel Moore, vice president, sales and marketing for Compumedics USA, Fridley, Minn, discusses the company’s role in the sleep industry. |
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Advertiser Index |
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