by Amy | Jul 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
I received an E-mail from the National Association of Respiratory Therapists the other day saying congratulations on the anniversary of you credentials. It made me thing how long I have been around the field of respiratory and sleep and what changes have I seen. It...
by Amy | Jul 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Your doctor has asked you to come to the sleep lab for a sleep study. You make the appointment, fill out all the paperwork and arrive for your study. Your technician introduces themselves and gives you a tour of the lab. You see where the technician sits and you...
by Amy | Jul 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
The new Respironics TrueBlue mask One of the biggest issues people have with CPAP is that if they sleep in any position other than on their back the mask slips, slides, leaks or honks. The goal is for you to be able to use your CPAP every night and for you to get a...
by Amy | Jul 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
The last two years have seen a great deal of change in health insurance and this has affected the care of people with sleep apnea. It is part of the job of a sleep lab manager to keep up with these changes so we can make sure that the patient receives the best...
by Amy | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Many people occasionally have a sour stomach or heartburn but if you experience it quite often then you may have a Hiatal Hernia or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux or GERD. This is where the acid in the stomach enters the esophagus causing a burning or bloated feeling. ...
