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Sleep Apnea/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. With a focus on use of CPAP and BiPAP and their effects and benefits. I can help trouble shoot problems and make suggestions on how the make this a more pleasant experience.
Experience in the area
I have been in the respiratory field for 20 years with experience in the hospital, Sleep lab and home medical equipment industry. I also have been wearing a BiPAP mask myself for the past four years.Respiratory Care Pracitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Pulmonary Function Technician Polysomnography Technician
What do you like about this subject?
Solving sleep issues improves the overall quality of life for the patient.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am interested in other health problems that have improved following the treatment of sleep apena.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Sleep Apena has been linked to many other health disorders including, kidney failure, diabetes, ulcers, acid reflux, and many more.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marla | 02/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Marla | 02/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate your help and opinion. |
| james | 12/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jim | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | |
| John Ebling | 09/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for clarifying the difference |
Recent Answers from Michael Rush
2010-01-03 sleep apnea/masks:
Dear Sarah, The type of interface you use is totally a matter of personal choice. I suggest trying several different kinds. each has it's pluses and minuses. The nasal cannula type can irritate your nostrils
2009-12-12 low oxgyen levels:
DEar Kelly, I am hoping that this is a good sleep study and not an error reading that I am basing this on, but 69 Oxygen saturation is too low to let slide. This IS oxygen levels I assume? You need to
2009-12-07 RAI:
Dear James, RAI = Respiratory Arousal Index which means you are wakign yourself up with your sleep apnea 27 times per hour. These are so slight you'll never know it but they do prevent you from getting
2009-11-27 Sleep problems:
Hi Angie, Sorry to hear about your problem. Stopping breathing during sleep IS sleep apnea. Now how severe it is and wether or not it falls within normal limits I can't say without a sleep study report
2009-11-21 oxygen levels:
I wouldn't stop using the CPAP without having another sleep study done. Yes your stats are better but you don't know if you went thru all the sleep stages that night. And it sounds like there are other
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