Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) in the Sleep Center
Interpreting an arterial blood gas (ABG) is a critical ability for respiratory therapists, doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel – including sleep technologists. It is particularly essential to monitor ABGs […]
What is PAP Therapy?
PAP therapy, or positive airway pressure therapy, is a general term that health professionals apply to all sleep apnea treatments that provide patients with a stream of compressed air while […]
What is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Therapy?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Sleep Apnea What is CPAP? CPAP, the abbreviation for continuous positive airway pressure therapy, is a treatment method for patients who have sleep […]
What is AVAPS Mode? (Settings and Indications)
As a sleep physician, sleep technologist, or respiratory therapist, it’s important you have comprehensive knowledge of the AVAPS non-invasive ventilation mode so you can hone your skills in using advanced […]
Traveling With a CPAP Machine? Here’s What You Should Know
Traveling is a hassle in itself, and those with sleep apnea often struggle to handle traveling with their CPAP machine. Sleep technologists working with CPAP patients should know the necessary steps […]
Pros and Cons of Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV) for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition affecting millions of Americans. In fact, the American Sleep Apnea Association reports that sleep apnea is as common, among Americans, as Type 2 Diabetes, affecting […]
Obstructive Lung Disease vs Restrictive Lung Disease: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
As sleep centers receive increasingly sick patients that have much more than Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it becomes even more essential for sleep technologists to gain improved knowledge of their […]
Depression and Its Impact on Sleep Architecture: NREM, REM, and Insomnia
If you have depression, you may notice you’re having difficulties with getting to and staying asleep. This is because there is a link between depression and sleep. Below are some […]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Sleep Centers: Risks, Precautions, and Recommendations
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting individuals in the U.S. and across the globe. Anxiety and fear surrounding it can cause strong emotions and can be overwhelming. Because […]
BiPAP™ (Bilevel positive airway pressure) or CPAP Therapy?
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, your sleep physician has probably prescribed you with one of several types of PAP therapy for your sleeping disorder to help treat your […]