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Mike

Meeting of February 3, 2010

For anyone who wants a great run-down of what happened at last night's meeting, and where you can access more information about it, check o…

Started by Mike

0 Feb 4
Mike

Manhattan A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Apnea Support Group of New York City Update

Manhattan A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Apnea Support Group of New York City Update

Started by Mike

0 Jan 20
Mike

Refreshments at Meetings

What types of refreshments should we serve at these meetings? Last night we had bottled water, veggie plate and sweets. Got called out by o…

Started by Mike

6 Dec. 7, 2009
Reply by Chris
Mike

Dr. Anita Bhola Interpreting Sleep Study Slides

Dr. Anita Bhola spoke at the November Manhattan A.W.A.K.E. meeting on the subject of Interpreting the Sleep Study - She also spoke on the t…

Started by Mike

0 Nov. 25, 2009
carole debeer

DRIVING

I was diagnosed as having sleep apnea after I sought medical attention after my second car accident after falling asleep at the wheel. Slee…

Started by carole debeer

7 Oct. 19, 2009
Reply by 99
Tyson Lo

CPAP problems

I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and started using a CPAP in the last week. I've noticed after 1 or 2 hours, I am throwing off the…

Started by Tyson Lo

1 Oct. 8, 2009
Reply by Mike
Renee

Cornell-Weill, NYU & Columbia U - 168 St.

Hello All, I am thinking that Cornell-Weill and NYU might be 2 good places to go for a sleep study and would welcome all comments about wh…

Started by Renee

4 Oct. 1, 2009
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Renee

Cornell-Weill and NYU

Hello All, I am thinking that Cornell-Weill and NYU might be 2 good places to go for a sleep study and would welcome all comments about wh…

Started by Renee

4 Sep. 26, 2009
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Renee

Mid-Diagnosis

I am very pleased to have just discovered Manhattan A.W.A.K.E. and I am looking forward to joining with you on 10-7. Even before then, if y…

Started by Renee

3 Sep. 20, 2009
Reply by j n k
Mike

Last Night's Meeting

From what I heard and my own impressions, last night's meeting was a great success. One thing that bugged me was that it felt rushed and th…

Started by Mike

3 Sep. 17, 2009
Reply by Rock Hinkle

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I do not just love him. I think he makes sleep look sexy!
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Yeah, well, jnk is one sharp cookie for all his protestations he is "only" a patient!! And his comment planted the question in my head. Blame him!! Dontcha just love that guy??
8 minutes ago
I thought jnk had me for a minute. great question Judy.
44 minutes ago
I know. I rather like it too. *wicked grin* Doggone jnk is just too darn level headed.
50 minutes ago
The two major manufacturers have similar "comfort features" but use somewhat different terminology. Since determining the settings for these "comfort features" require that the patient be sleeping how on earth is the local DME RRT going to come up w…
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You could very well be right jnk. I have never been in this situation. Those settings are hardly ever discussed.
1 hour ago
It would all depend on what the minimum maximum window is Judy. Maybe I am missing something on this one as I do not fully understand your question.
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In general Carol, steve is right. Your case and many others prove the need to treat the pt rather than the rule.
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Keep them coming guys! Thank you so much Judy. Ask anything you want. It does not matter if it is on the test or not. Put me in any situation you like as I am bound to answer based on the same set of rules.
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This would be a question of protocol. For which I would refer first to my P&P. Which I do not to believe to have a policy on these types of comfort adjustments. Which would leave to clinical judgement. Clinical judgement tells me that I can adjust f…
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Judy thats evil.....I like it
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very timely welcome to the forum
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Wishing all the success for your trial ordeal exam i am confident you will breeze it
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Judy added a discussion
You are titrating a patient on bi-level. The patient has slept well and you've found what seems to be the IPAP and EPAP needed for this patient. The patient has COPD. Can you adjust for Rise Time, Ti Maximum and Ti Minimum, Exhalation, Trigger and C…
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(((hugs))), Rock Hinkle. Youse our hero!
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Hey DW ~ Great hearing from Brandon. Please tell him from me that I'm glad he asked in and that I think he's amazing - way ahead of his time -- the wave of the future. And would you also tell him that I hope he keeps voicing his ideas about everyth…
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If anyone would like to help me study this week PM me your email. i will send you questions to post on SG.
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Do you mean where they go, or why they are used? The first thing that I am going to do is draw out the complete 10/20 when I walk into the room.
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there is a couple questions about t3-t4- placement
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No cramming the night before. My brother has a day of fun planned for me that will end with an early night. I will however cram through Tuesday with my family doing a comprehensive review at dinner on Wed. The only thing I will look over on Friday m…
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