Disposable oximeter finger sensor (not shown)ĩ 626 Portable Sleep Study: ResMed Apnealink-Air 626/ of 12 Fitting the Belt 1. Equipment The ApneaLink Air system includes (see figure on next page): 1. The ordering physician from Pulmonary service will provide their contact information in case there are questions about the study. Write the order as Overnight-Portable Sleep Study on the Physician Order Sheet or through Computerized Provider Entry (CPOE) 4.

Patient name, location, diagnosis, and MRN number) 3. Provide the necessary information for the study (i.e. Contact the RCS Supervisor on duty at or (outside line) 2. Once the Pulmonary service evaluates the patient and approves the sleep study, they will: 1. The Pulmonary service must receive a consult request for sleep study evaluation from the primary service. Physician Order Only Pulmonary service is authorized to order Overnight-Portable Sleep Studies. The device is intended for home and hospital use under the direction of a Physician. The device uses these recordings to produce a report that aids in the diagnosis of SDB. The device records the following data: Patient respiratory nasal airflow, Snoring, Oxygen saturation (SpO2), Pulse rate and Respiratory effort during sleep. 1 626 Portable Sleep Study: ResMed Apnealink-Air 626/ of 12 Description The ResMed Apnealink-Air is a portable sleep study device that is indicated for the diagnosis of sleepdisordered breathing (SDB) for adult patients.

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