Home Sleep Study (five channels)
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The ApneaLink Air device is indicated for use by Health Care Professionals (HCP), where it may aid in the diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing for adult patients. ApneaLink Air records the following data: patient respiratory nasal airflow, snoring, blood oxygen saturation, pulse and respiratory effort during sleep. The device uses these recordings to produce a report for the HCP that may aid in the diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing or for further clinical investigation. The device is intended for home and hospital use under the direction of a HCP.
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Take-Home Sleep Apnea Test Instructions Courtesy Of ResMed
Provided below are the patient directions for the ResMed ApneaLink Air Take-Home Sleep Apnea Test. This is a self-administered test. Please watch the ApneaLink Air user video and read all directionsbefore beginning your test.
If you experience an emergency during your home sleep test, do not call or return to Concierge Sleep Medicine. Please immediately call 911.
If you experience an emergency during your home sleep test, do not call or return to Concierge Sleep Medicine. Please immediately call 911.
STEP 1: WATCH VIDEOImportant Note: The ResMed ApneaLink Air video shows usage of optional hospital tape with your home sleep test. Due to the number of unknown patient allergies, Concierge Sleep Medicine does not provide optional hospital tape for unattended procedures self-administered in a patient's home. Our clinical staff would be unable to respond to unknown allergic reactions.
STEP 2: READ DIRECTIONSFor questions, read the ResMed ApneaLink Air manufacturer's instructions included in your kit. If you have misplaced your copy, click link here for online copy.
STEP 3: PERFORM SETUP Setup the ResMed ApneaLink Air on your person on the outside of your sleep attire following the manufacturer's directions and video. For both male and female patients, we advise that there is no bare-chested or nude sleeping with the device. Please wear at least a t-shirt or pajama top and bottom to sleep with the device.
STEP 4: GO TO SLEEP Sleep in a position that is most comfortable for you. If you are able to sleep supine (on your back), you may be encouraged to do so as sleep apnea and snoring tend to be more prominent when sleeping on your back. However, follow your physician or healthcare provider's directions (if any) regarding sleep position.
If you awaken at any point during the night to change sleep position or use the restroom, we recommend you reconfirm correct sensor placement with (3) green lights and troubleshoot as needed.
Please remove the ResMed ApneaLink Air from your person before smoking, eating, drinking, or bathing.
If you awaken at any point during the night to change sleep position or use the restroom, we recommend you reconfirm correct sensor placement with (3) green lights and troubleshoot as needed.
Please remove the ResMed ApneaLink Air from your person before smoking, eating, drinking, or bathing.
STEP 5: PACK AND RETURN TEST KIT TO Concierge Sleep Medicine. After the test is over, pack all items back into the travel case (including the disposable nasal cannula) and return to Concierge Sleep Medicine at the scheduled return date/time window. There is a $150.00 daily charge for devices not returned fully and operable. The replacement cost is $2,900.00 for broken, inoperable, damaged devices or those that are not returned in usable condition to Concierge Sleep Medicine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Take-home sleep apnea testing is a screening tool and estimation of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. Home sleep testing does not diagnose or treat any other sleep disorders. Home sleep testing does not measure or quantify neurological sleep, sleep continuity, or restorative sleep indices.
- For both male and female patients, we advise that there is no bare-chested or nude sleeping with the device. Please wear at least a t-shirt or pajama top and bottom to sleep with the device.
- This is an unattended procedure, so there is not a sleep technician monitoring your device usage during your at-home testing, nor does the device transmit wireless data to Concierge Sleep Medicine for monitoring or technical assistance.
- Please remove the ResMed ApneaLink Air from your person before smoking, eating, drinking, or bathing.
- If you experience an emergency during your home sleep test, do not call or return to Concierge Sleep Medicine. Please immediately call 911.
