How it Works

The unit gets clipped to the patient's garment, or positioned on the bed or pillow. The patient attaches the nasal cannula and installs the battery in the unit. Respiratory airflow pressure at the nose is sensed via the cannula and the device starts to record apneic events. When breathing decreases 50 percent or more for 10 seconds or longer, it is considered an apneic event and is recorded on the LCD readout.

Upon awakening, the total nightly apneic events are displayed. The patient presses a button to see the average hourly apneic events. Pressing the button again displays the number of events by hour. The patient reviews the scores and mails or calls in the information. It's that simple. There is no additional software or interpretation needed. The device can be worn repeatedly to validate the first night's readings. If you are satisfied with the results, have the patient mail back the device.