Sleep Tech Tip of the Week:
By Michael Miller, RPSGT
When making capital equipment purchases in today’s ever-changing medical field it is extremely important to make the best informed decision. It is even more crucial when considering a purchase of sleep systems due the fact that the systems will be utilized during non-business hours and with limited resources on hand for support. (more…)
Sleep Tech Tip of the Week
By Michael Miller, RPSGT
I recently received a request to write a tech tip about dealing with CPAP mask leaks and how huge air leaks affect the integrity of a titration. The short answer is that large air leaks compromise the accuracy of the CPAP titration. I am sure that if you have read any of my other entries you are wishing that I would end it with my short answer. (more…)
Sleep Tech Tip of the Week
By Michael Miller, RPSGT
Artifact can be defined as an unwanted signal interfering with a channel on a PSG or EEG exam. One of the most prevalent and menacing artifacts most often observed is EKG artifact. EKG artifact is classified by an EKG waveform appearing in channels other than the actual EKG channel. EKG artifact is usually caused by a lead or electrode being place on a site where the patients pulse is evident. (more…)