Archive for February, 2010

Trouble with sweat artifact?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Sleep Tech Tip of the Week

by Mike Miller RPSGT

If you are experiencing sweat artifact in your recordings here is a hook up tip, other than putting a fan in front of the patient or tuning down the AC to sub zero temperatures, that will drastically reduce sweat sway artifact in your recordings.

Add some antiperspirant to your preparation routine. After pumicing the hook up sites (i.e. Scalp,  Face, Chest, Legs) place some unscented antiperspirant (either solid or aerosol) on a piece of gauze and gently rub the prepared area.

This technique will not only help you obtain a clearer recording but will keep the patient more comfortable and eliminate the needs for multiple blanket request! (more…)

Sleepvirtual Sponsoring Colombia Sleep Symposium

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Feb 19th, 2010 – Bogota, Colombia

Sleepvirtual sponsored in Bogota, Colombia a symposium with the intention of creating more awards about sleep disorders. (more…)

Sleepvirtual Installs Sleep Equipment at UNAM in Mexico

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Sleep Medicine in Mexico is only starting at this point. Reimbursement is very low or nonexistent and the few physician that dedicate time to Sleep Medicine are tied with research. (more…)

Are you prepared to open a sleep lab?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Opening a sleep diagnostic facility is not an easy task. A lot of items and furniture is needed before the first patient could be scheduled.

When building a new place a lot of detailed items need to be acquired.

In order to guide and help you on your new venture, we prepared a checklist that can help you with important items you cannot forget when building the place. (more…)

New Respiratory and ECG Scoring Rules

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine published the first standardized scoring rules for sleep recordings in 2007.

The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events: Rules, Terminology, and Technical Specifications is the result of years of research among colleagues and industry concerning standardization of practices and technology in the field of sleep medicine.

Get additional information and tips about the Respiratory and Cardio Scoring Rules according with the new AASM Scoring Guideline. (more…)