CPAP is considered the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, yet is plagued by low patient adherence. To add to the challenge, payors will revoke a patient’s CPAP if they are not “compliant” within the first 90 days. So sleep disorders centers, private practice, and … [Read more...]
Sleep Sensor Kits Comparison Guide
Several sleep diagnostics companies have released kits in which multiple types of in-lab sleep study sensors are bundled together. Some sleep disorders centers find these kits to make ordering supplies more convenient than ordering by individual SKU. In many cases, adult and … [Read more...]
FDA-Cleared Pulse Oximeters Comparison Guide
Pulse oximeters are noninvasive devices that measure oxygen saturation levels in the blood. They work by using light absorption through the skin to estimate how much oxygen is being carried by red blood cells. In sleep medicine, pulse oximeters play a significant role in … [Read more...]
CPAP Systems Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the most commonly prescribed therapy for sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It is also referred to as “CPAP,” which more accurately refers to the “continuous” air pressure mode. Other modes … [Read more...]
CPAP Masks Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Positive airway pressure (PAP), commonly referred to as CPAP (which more accurately refers to the subset of “continuous” PAP devices), is the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. PAP therapy applies air under positive pressure through the nose, mouth, or both, to … [Read more...]
Polysomnography Systems Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Polysomnography (PSG), commonly known as a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. PSG measures various physiological functions during sleep, including brain waves, heart rate, breathing patterns, and oxygen levels. In-lab PSG equipment typically … [Read more...]
Custom Oral Appliances Comparison Guide
Company:Aiomega LLCAirway Management IncDream Systems DentalSleep LabGood Sleep CoGreat Lakes DentalTechnologiesOpen AirwayDental Solutions LtdPanthera DentalPanthera DentalProSomnus SleepTechnologiesProSomnus SleepTechnologiesProSomnus SleepTechnologiesSICAT GmbH & Co KGSlow … [Read more...]
Home Sleep Test (HST) Devices Comparison Guide
Maximum Channels:13: EEG, LEOG, REOG, EMG or ECG, forehead pulse, snoring (dB), head movement, head position; PSG2 adds wireless finger SpO2, pulse, nasal pressure airflow, optional abd, thx piezo or RIP belts13: thoracic/abd effort, pressure, pressure-basedsnore, snore sensor, … [Read more...]
EEG Electrodes Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Compare electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes for use during sleep studies. These flat discs measure brain waves, enabling the differentiation between sleep and wake, marking the entry and exit into different sleep stages, arousals, and more. In lab, they are placed according to … [Read more...]
Alice-Compatible Consumables Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
With Philips’ departure from the sleep diagnostics space earlier this year, sleep disorders centers may find themselves in a lurch concerning replacement parts for the Alice line of diagnostics equipment, including Alice 6, Alice NightOne, and Alice PDx. Shipments of these … [Read more...]