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Overnight Oximetry
Testing ~ Evidence FREE
Service!
Overnight
Oximetry is often the first step in Sleep Apnea
treatment and may be utilized as a pre-screening
tool for suspected moderate to severe sleep apnea.
May be used to determine efficacy and likelihood
of success of various treatments such as CPAP,
laser surgery, O2 therapy, or dental appliances.
This test is ordered by a doctor who is provided
with an interpreted 10 page report outlining all
the findings and conclusions. This interpretation
is provided by Respirologists trained in Sleep
Medicine. Sleeptech Homecare Services is fully
accredited through the BC Medical
Association Accreditation Committee.
PHYSICIANS: Requistions may be
sent via FAX to 604-576-9434 (please provide patient's
name and phone number with indication for oximetry)
and SLEEPTECH will contact patient to arrange
for a suitable night.
~ Download Requisition now (Requires Adobe
Acrobat)
Overnight Screening
~ Diagnostics
FREE Service!
The overnight screening test provides more information
than the overnight oximetry test. As well as oxygen
saturation and heart rate, this test measures
snoring volume, sleep position, airflow and effort
to breathe. This is a much more definitive test.
This is interpreted by a respirologist trained
in sleep medicine. The referring doctor will receive
a 6-page interpreted report with recommendations.
PHYSICIANS: Requistions may be
sent via FAX to 604-576-9434 (please provide patient's
name and phone number with indication for SnoreSat)
and SLEEPTECH will contact patient to arrange
for a suitable night.
~ Download Requisition now (Requires Adobe
Acrobat)
Treatment Options
CPAP/BIPAP
CPAP Therapy is considered the first-line therapy
for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea,
based on it's effectiveness in correcting respiratory
events, related arousal's and improving morbidity.
~ We provide a free trial period of 4-6 weeks
offered to patients, including the mask
~ 1 to 1 1/2 hour consult to initiate therapy.
~ We offer the largest choice of equipment
in the Lower Mainland.
~ We prepare our patients with sufficient knowledge
to ensure maximum success. This knowledge base
profoundly affects success.
~ Requisitions may be sent via FAX and SLEEPTECH
will ensure patient begins therapy. Patient's
may be "set-up" in their home at no
extra charge
Patient's follow-up will include overnight oximetry
Annual complementary consult provided to ensure
continued usage
Progress report sent to physician at 1 month
Details include:
Subjective/objective compliance
Side effects incurred/actions taken to alleviate
symptoms
Interface utilized/other trials with interfaces
CPAP unit
Humidifier utilized
Most extended health benefit plans cover 80%
of CPAP therapy. SLEEPTECH is able to directly
invoice many of these plans. All plans require
a physician's letter describing in detail patient's
condition and prescription. Sample letter may
be provided by request. Some plans require pre-CPAP
overnight test.
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Requisition now (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
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