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Did Your Home Sleep Test Show You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out What Caused It
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Posted On 2020/11/16
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If you recently took a home sleep test and it showed you had sleep apnea, do you know what caused it? Learn here to find out.
7 Tips to Ensure the Success and Accuracy of Your Home Sleep Study
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Posted On 2020/11/10
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You can ensure the success and accuracy of your home sleep study by following these tips. Click here to learn what they are here.
How Long Does a Home Sleep Test Take?
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Posted On 2020/11/03
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Pulse Oximetry Essential In Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
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Posted On 2019/02/28
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Pulse oximetry, a standard monitoring tool in respiratory care, plays a key role in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders before oxygen desaturation contributes to comorbidities like GERD, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Overnight Oximetry to Test for Low Oxygen Levels
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Posted On 2019/02/21
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Overnight oximetry alone is not adequate to diagnose sleep apnea and cannot be used for insurance purposes to qualify for treatment such as CPAP.
Understanding the Correct Placement of Probes in Pulse Oximetry Testing
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Posted On 2019/01/07
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Probes are the clip-shape attachments that come with the pulse oximeter device. These probes read inside the tissue and detect the blood oxygen level. Probes are of three types. There are finger probes which are attached to the finger. Then there are ear probes for the ears (and cheek) and then there are pediatric probes for small babies.
How Henna and Nail Polish Alter the Oximeter Readings
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Posted On 2018/12/31
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The accurate readings of an overnight pulse oximetry test play an important role in better health care. Find out how henna and nail polish can affect it negatively.
Uses and Limitations of Pulse Oximetry
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Posted On 2018/12/17
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Pulse oximeter has many uses and some limitations. It’s imperative to know both for more refined medical practices. Read on to find more about them.
Making Diagnosis Easier With Pulse Oximetry
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Posted On 2018/11/13
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With an overnight pulse oximetry testing, not only is it determined whether a patient is suffering from any sort of heart defect it also helps with determining the certain kinds of defect the patie...
Rules for IDTFs / Medicare
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Posted On 2018/10/07
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The guidelines and rules for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities under Medicare function independently rather than being a part of a hospital or of any attending or consulting physician.
Screening through Pulse Oximetry
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Posted On 2018/09/27
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Pulse oximetry, on the other hand, works on a simple technology that is easy to administer and interpret. It also gives the advantage of cost saving and portability.
Pulse Oximetry is Everything You Need to Screen Sleep Apnea
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Posted On 2018/09/27
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According to one study, measuring the ODI with overnight oximetry testing is a less expensive and effective method to screen for sleep apnea.
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