Sleep Tech Tip of the Week

By Michael Miller, RPSGT
This week’s sleep tech tip is intended to serve as an aid when performing CPAP titrations. I have heard it said that the act of titrating a patient is an “art form” that is acquired over time. I have also heard it said that CPAP titrations are strictly objective and the “scientific guidelines” in place are to be followed without deviation. In my personal opinion, I think that titrations embody both theories. I believe that when performing a titration you should apply logistical guidelines for a point of reference, while intuitively being able to recognize when conditions warrant slight deviations from protocols. (more…)