Category: In-Lab Tests

In-Lab Tests

Sleep Labs Prioritize EEG Electrode Leadwire Durability, While Exploring Wireless Technologies

New survey data highlights what sleep lab supervisors value most in EEG equipment setups, alongside common troubleshooting challenges.

In-Lab Tests

EEG Electrodes Comparison Guide

Compare sleep electrodes plating, cup dimensions, lead wire dimensions, disposable and reusable options, and patient range.

In-Lab Tests

After Philips: Filling the Diagnostics Void

With Philips Respironics discontinuing the Alice 6, Alice NightOne, and Alice PDx devices, where will sleep specialists turn for their sleep diagnostics equipment?

Polysomnography

Automated Algorithm Detects Sleep Stages Using Graphics Processing Units

Using the method, data coincided with the somnologist's marking by 81%. Researchers believe additional training can further enhance the algorithm's precision.

Titration Studies

FDA Reclassifies Auto Titration Device for Oral Appliances to Enhance Patient Access to Beneficial Innovation

The FDA recently issued a final order to reclassify auto titration devices for oral appliances to Class II devices.

Split Night Studies

Why Clinicians May Miss Identifying Patients Who Could Benefit from Positional Sleep Apnea Therapies

Split-night studies that don’t necessarily allow patients the time to change postures and a lack of reliable reimbursement can lead to position-dependent sleep apnea being missed.

Imaging Studies

One Less Worry About Neurostimulators

The past year has brought relief that one bump in the pathway to neurostimulator use has been smoothed down for sleep apnea patients.

MSLT, MWT & Other Studies

Assessing Daytime Sleepiness: AASM Updates Protocols for MSLT & MWT

Standardization of multiple sleep latency tests and maintenance of wakefulness tests will increase the value of results.