Resources
Articles about Sleep Disorders and Treatments
| For our patients, please print the files below: | |
| Our Brochure | |
| Dear Guest, an information letter | |
| Sleep Questionaire | |
| Pediatric Addendum to Sleep Questionnaire | |
| Weekly Sleep Diary | |
| How to prepare for your sleep study | |
| Home Care Company Expectations | |
| Patient Evaluation of Services | |
| Cancellation Policy | |
| CPAP Letter | |
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Another Option to Treat OSA in Youngsters?
One of the biggest challenges for home care respiratory therapists is the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in the infant/pediatric patient population.
http://respiratory-care-manager.advanceweb.com
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and SDB
As the field of sleep medicine grows, more attention is being paid to OSA in infants and young children.
http://www.rtmagazine.com/article.php?s=RT/2006/01&p=1
Making CPAP Work
Although new treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea continue to be explored, CPAP remains the best treatment to date. Compliance rates can be improved by learning to overcome factors that contribute to poor tolerance.
http://www.rtmagazine.com/article.php?s=RT/2003/06&p=4
| Helpful Handouts |
| Testing for a Good’s Night Sleep |
| Making the Most of Sleep Study Results |
| Choosing the CPAP Device that’s Right for You |
| Choosing the Right CPAP Interface |
| Making CPAP Work for You |
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Why humidity with CPAP?
Humidity is beneficial to a healthy airway, and when CPAP is used without this feature, many patients' airways can be jeopardized.
http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/article.php?s=SRM/2004/05&p=2
Facts, Figures, and Tips on Treating OSA With CPAP
Sleep technicians and physicians are helping CPAP users with OSA to not only sleep better, but improve their health and quality of life.
http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/article.php?s=SRM/2003/09&p=4
Additional Information
AASM Practice Parameters for PSG's
Resting Easier with Sleep Apnea
Recognizing Restless Legs Syndrome
A Bottle of Blues: Alcohol causes a slew of sleep problems, and insomnia plagues recovering alcoholics.
http://sleep-medicine.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=25458
A Guide to a Healthy Night’s Sleep
http://sleep-medicine.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=4618
Depression in OSA: Taking Care of depression is critical to treatment compliance and the overall well being of the patient.
http://sleep-medicine.advanceweb.com/common/Editorial/Editorial.aspx?CC=59574
Fibromyalgia Basics- Symptoms, Treatments and Research
http://www.fmnetnews.com/pages/basics.html
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Therapy
http://www.healingwell.com/library/fibro/cheek1.asp
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