June 2006


Features

Good Things in Small Packages
  by Rich Smith
  Growing sleep specialist and consumer demand for smaller, more portable, less expensive sleep devices are driving technology into the future.

  Sleeping Soundly
The Economics of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
  by Ron F. Richard; Peter C. Gay, MD; and Peter C. Farrell, PhD
  With the increased prevalence of obstructive sleep disorder, come rising costs to the health care system. Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can lessen this burden.
Heated Humidification today
  by Mark A. Rasmus, MD, and Robert J. Farney, MD, DABSM
  The evolution of humidification in CPAP therapy means OSA treatment is catching up with human respiratory needs and compliance is likely improving.
Polysomnography in Brief
  by John D. Zoidis, MD
  Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder that affects 20% to 30% of older adults. Management of OSA requires accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment
Bringing Six Sigma to the ICU Bedside
  by Angi Jennings
  Using Six Sigma principles, one health care system has significantly cut ventilator days


Departments

  Editor's Note
Asleep at the Wheel
  by Marian Benjamin
  Guest Editorial
The Influenza Virus
  by Miguel A. Bustillos, RRT
  Threat of an avian flu pandemic should encourage RTs to learn as much as they can about all types of influenza
Industry News
Manufacturing News
  Spotlight
Twenty Years of Asthma Education and Support
  by Dana Hinesly
  One woman's work helps millions breathe a little easier.
  Straight Talk
AEIOMed
  Facility Profile
It Is All About Teamwork
  by Stephen Krcmar
  It is All About Teamwork Protocols and teamwork reduce lengths of stay and improve outcomes at this LTAC
Product Profiles
  Tech Focus
CPAP/Bilevel Devices

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