During a bilevel PAP titration with a setting of 17/13 cm H2O, the patient exhibits two obstructive apneas over the course of 7 minutes. Neither of these events is associated with an arousal. The technologist’s BEST immediate response would be to:

BPAP is useful for patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or who complain of trouble exhaling during CPAP therapy.

What is the duration of the period of no sleep in an MSLT?

Which patients are the most suitable candidates for oral appliance therapy?

What is the role of Peripheral Arterial Tonometry (PAT) in sleep assessment?

Which stage of sleep is characterized by high-amplitude, slow-wave activity?

Relative to indications, complications, and treatment effectiveness, CPAP is equivalent to which of the following?

Which sleep disorder is characterized by recurring breathing pauses during sleep?

Match the following disorders to their effective treatment: – Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Hunter-Cheyne Stokes Breathing – Neuromuscular diseases – Chronic Heart Failure

Match the instructions with the correct sleep study.