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Sleep Apnea Home Monitoring Device
Apnea monitor for home use - infants
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A home apnea monitor is a portable machine used to monitor a baby's heart beat and breathing after coming home from the hospital.
When the baby has a heart rate or breathing rate that is below the limits set on the monitor, an alarm goes off. The monitor is smaller and less complex than those used in the hospital.
WHY IS A HOME MONITOR USED?
A home monitor can be used to monitor babies who still have minor...
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From Our Sources
Medicare approves in-home sleep apnea testing
People who think they may have sleep apnea can now be tested for the breathing disorder at home. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are not very specific. This means that most people who snore at night or who feel tired during the day... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAdult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Task Force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Epstein LJ, Kristo D, Strollo PJ Jr, Friedman N,... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given the data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for... Read more »
Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeExcessive daytime sleepiness is the cardinal symptom that should alert both the patient and the... Read more »
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