SleepA2Z

01/12/2025

This sleep report reveals a key insight: body position matters. Notice how events spike when the patient is on their back (supine), but disappear when they're on their right side? This suggests positional sleep apnea. Interesting, right?

01/12/2025

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Sleep Tech Lectures discussing the importance of Respiratory Rate, monitoring Work of Breathing and identifying Central Hypopneas. Oftentimes, the only focu...

29/11/2025

Figuring out WASO can be tricky! If Jeremy wakes up 5 times for 10 minutes each during a sleep study, his total WASO is 50 minutes. Learn to calculate wake times accurately for better sleep insights.

29/11/2025

Is the patient positional or non-positional? If they have severe desaturation, loud snoring, and high AHI regardless of position, PAP therapy is needed. But, a positional apnea patient who snores loudly when supine can avoid PAP with positional therapy like a special pillow or shirt.

29/11/2025

Watch how body position affects sleep apnea events and snoring levels. See how the patient's right side position reduces both. The data reveals positional apnea and snoring. Snoring loudness is also noted. Fascinating insights into sleep!

29/11/2025

A hypnogram is a snapshot of your sleep study, showing sleep stages and wakefulness throughout the night. Learn how to interpret these patterns and what a normal vs. choppy sleep cycle looks like. Discover the importance of REM and N3 sleep!

29/11/2025

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28/11/2025

Navigating CPAP titration? It's a wild ride! We're all about knocking down barriers and boosting compliance. Sure, full masks or pillows might seem comfy, but optimized pressure? That's the golden ticket. What barriers have YOU faced? Share in the comments!

28/11/2025

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Trying a CPAP mask? Pre-heat the humidifier to avoid a dry throat and coughing! Adjust humidity and temperature settings for maximum comfort and a better exp...

27/11/2025

New to PAP therapy? Patients often feel overwhelmed, like they're drowning, even at low pressure settings. It's the airflow they're sensing. Understanding this helps tailor the approach, especially for those with milder apnea. Making the experience more tolerable is the key.

27/11/2025

Is your mask adjustment enough to keep the CPAP on and prevent leaks? Probably not. Here's how to desensitize patients to CPAP pressure *before* titration. Slowly increase pressure, giving them time to adjust. Getting them to 7-10 cmH2O is ideal.