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The latest on all issues affecting sleep technologists, including trends, insights, tips and more.
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By:
Dottie Covey-Elleby, BS, RPSGT
February 25th, 2021
It would be fair to say that this year, 2020, has been more than unique. It started out much like any other new year, full of hope and promise, only to be redirected by the Coronavirus. Decisions had to be made, and made quickly, about how to continue operations where possible. Business as usual was no longer…usual.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 19th, 2021
Pediatric Sleep Wire is an occasional supplemental news report capturing pediatric sleep news of relevant interest to sleep technologists and sleep health educators not featured in our regular news series, This Week in Sleep Medicine.
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By:
Regina Patrick, RPSGT, RST
February 18th, 2021
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the intermittent obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. OSA can result from a nasal obstruction, oropharyngeal obstruction, hypopharyngeal obstruction or obstruction in a combination of these areas. The most common treatment for OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in which lightly pressurized air is blown into the airway by way of a mask that covers the nose or nose and mouth. The force of the air pressure pushes against upper airway tissues to maintain an open airway.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 16th, 2021
While You Were Sleeping: What Sleep Technologists Need to Know This Week Your media watchdog for headlines and trends relevant to sleep technology and patient education.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 12th, 2021
Insomnia Wire is an occasional supplemental news report capturing insomnia news of relevant interest to sleep technologists and sleep health educators not featured in our regular news series, This Week in Sleep Medicine.
By:
Monica Roselli
February 11th, 2021
Ischemic stroke (or acute stroke) is the second leading cause of long-term disability. Many who suffer from ischemic stroke also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Currently, ischemic stroke treatment therapies have a very limited therapeutic window and are not widely applicable to most patients. The treatment of OSA in patients with acute ischemic stroke is now being looked to as a novel, therapeutic approach to preventing stroke.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 9th, 2021
While You Were Sleeping: What Sleep Technologists Need to Know This Week Your media watchdog for headlines and trends relevant to sleep technology and patient education.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 5th, 2021
Circadian Wire is an occasional supplemental news report capturing circadian rhythm news of relevant interest to sleep technologists and sleep health educators not featured in our regular news series, This Week in Sleep Medicine.
AI | sleep scoring | frontline clinicians
By:
Andrea Ramberg, RPSGT, CCSH
February 4th, 2021
Artificial intelligence is impacting the future of virtually every industry and every human being. From freight/logistics to banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), to cybersecurity and even marketing, many industries will be impacted by AI, with healthcare at the forefront. Per HealthTech Magazine, “There are numerous applications of AI on the market today...that can improve patient care and potentially save lives.” One such solution in the healthcare space is in the world of sleep study analysis.
By:
Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
February 2nd, 2021
While You Were Sleeping: What Sleep Technologists Need to Know This Week Your media watchdog for headlines and trends relevant to sleep technology and patient education.
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