Posts Tagged ‘sleep study’

Dealing With Third Shift

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Sleep Tech Tip of the Week:

By Michael Miller, RPSGT

Most often we as sleep techs are the biggest offenders of not practicing what we preach. We tell our patients to allow for adequate sleep time, reduce caffeine intake close to bed time, practice proper sleep hygiene, and maintain consistency when it comes going to bed and waking up. We, or least I, have been guilty of not following one or all of those suggestions at some point during my career. We, as sleep professionals, have to apply what we know about sleep to our personal lives as well. (more…)

Are Sleep Disorders Causing Fibromyalgia? A Pain in the…

Friday, June 25th, 2010

By Angela Terry, RPSGT @ OBAND Medical Group Las Vegas

Life as an RPSGT sometimes means that I don’t always get enough sleep. Sometimes my body becomes sore and achy after working a long night shift and caring for my family. One thing that I can always count on though is that after a proper sleep cycle, I can wake up rested and pain free. This relief is thanks to the restorative process of chemical and hormonal releases/balances that naturally occur during deep sleep. (more…)

The Impact of Social Media on the Field of Sleep Medicine

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Sleep Tech Tip of the Week

By Michael Miller, RPSGT

As a greenhorn to the contribution of positive and valuable social media content as it relates to the field of sleep medicine, I am enamored with the amount of interesting and relevant information available today for our once unfamiliar field. (more…)

Choose Your Sleep System Wisely!

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

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…)

B.O.G.O. Summer Sale on BWII PSG Sleep Systems!

Monday, June 7th, 2010