INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST
This self-directed monograph consists of three individual chapters that review the difference between various nasal pressure airflow systems, pulse transit time (PTT) and respiratory inductance plethysmography (RIP), as they relate to the diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing. This three-credit program includes information regarding: nasal pressure transducers; airflow tracings and how they are recorded and evaluated during a sleep study to determine an apnea or hypopnea; pulse transit time in relation to arousals and microarousals; how data are interpreted as related to sleep related arousals and RERAs; the importance and applications of respiratory effort as a measured parameter; and, how to set up, use, clean and score a RIP system. 3.0 Free CEUs
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Data Management, Compliance Monitoring, and Interpretation of Encore Reports- Encore reports and what may be found in them. When an Encore report may be best used in the clinical follow-up process with a patient who has sleep apnea; A review of the various encore reports and interpretation of the data; Interpretation of sample reports and answers to common questions concerning Encore reports and how the data has been determined. 1.5 Free CEUs
Titration 101: How to Titrate CPAP and Bi-Level Therapy- List the physiologic treatment goals for OSA airway management. Review the protocols and processes associated with care of a patient being identified with sleep apnea in order to minimize common side effects. Explain the impact of current reimbursement standards on the lab, homecare provider, and the patient. Coordinate care from lab to home. List the clinical goals for long-term Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy. Explain the importance of the titration process and how it can impact acceptance and tolerance of PAP in the home. Discuss patient and financial outcomes realized from effective PAP titration and treatment. Explain the rationale for the CPAP titration protocol. Explain the rationale for the Bi–level titration protocol. 1.5 Free CEUs
Titration 102: How to Titrate Patients Who Have Complicated Sleep Disorders with the BiPap Auto SV- List the physiologic titration goals for patients with Periodic Breathing or Complex Sleep Apnea. List the clinical goals for BiPAP autoSV therapy. Understand the clinical data for support of BiPAP autoSV. Describe the implementation of BiPAP autoSV for patients in the sleep lab. Describe the implementation and follow up of BiPAP autoSV for patients in the home environment with Encore. Describe the reimbursement pathway for patients who have been prescribed BiPAP autoSV. 1.5 Free CEUs
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) 101 - Define sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), SDB terms and types of SDB. Learn about the prevalence and risk factors of how SDB is treated and comorbidities, and how to recognize SDB. Learn how to diagnose and titrate an SDB patient, the importance of patient compliance. 1.0 Free CEUs Log in to Take Course | 
