Sleep Apnea Testing Presented by: Lavan Arulnayagam BSc (Hon.), RRT Director of Clinical Services for PRCC

Who Are We? Premier Respiratory and Critical Care is an organization committed to the advancement of global healthcare. Our company consists of Canadian-trained and specialized healthcare professionals with experience in managing patients in respiratory care. Premier Respiratory and Critical Care is committed to providing the Highest Standard of Care for patients. We are available for sleep testing in Ibadan, Lagos, and Abuja.

The Vicious Cycle

Sleep Testing - Before Required a fully functioning lab with large machines measuring brain waves, oxygen level, chest movement and eye movement Required patient to sleep overnight and monitored entire night Very uncomfortable and expensive Difficult to sleep Hard to use on children if needed

Sleep Testing - Now Technology has changed and made it very easy to use SMALLER, compact and can be used at home Can be used on adults and children of ANY AGE Results can be read immediately after test

Sleep Testing - Apnea Link Device

CPAP CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure The CPAP machine delivers a constant flow of air through tubing and a mask and into your airway. The CPAP machine creates enough pressure in your airway to hold the tissue open, so your airway doesn't collapse. The soft, steady jet of air from the CPAP machine creates enough pressure to keep the airway open

CPAP CPAP machines are now made with the latest technology Wireless modem built-in to the machine to monitor patient’s therapy every night Masks are very lightweight and comfortable Can make changes to pressure and levels remotely

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References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea