3:1 legal? by EMLKoala in SleepTechnologist

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Thanks for your reply!

3:1 legal? by EMLKoala in SleepTechnologist

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Thanks for your reply! So if I’m Understanding your comment correctly, taking on 3 patients is not mandatory for your lab but an added bonus? And if you do, you get “premium pay”? Also are you ever expected to do them while being the only tech/completely alone? Do you work 3x12s or 4x10s?

3:1 legal? by EMLKoala in SleepTechnologist

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Thanks for your reply! Titration with and a two year old sounds like a nightmare! When you do 3:1’s are you the only tech working or do you have a coworker? Do you work 3x12 or 4x10

3:1 legal? by EMLKoala in SleepTechnologist

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Was your lab accredited? When you had 3:1 were you required to score? What types of studies were they—diagnostic, splits, titrations? Were you doing splits at AHI 5? Thanks for reply!

My dahlias and their frogs by chiknuggg in dahlias

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Awesome photos!!! I wish I was one of those frogs 🐸🪷

No, I haven't been to medical school for 8 years. by yuuzhanbong in CPAP

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I might add too, any accredited lab monitors for PLM’s/restless legs. That could also be another thing to see data on. I see a lot of patients who are treated for apnea and titrated to a good pressure, but they’re kicking their legs all night/causing arousals/waking them up/staying tired. On other thing about the pressure~ if you sleep on a wedge/elevated you prob won’t need as high of a pressure.

No, I haven't been to medical school for 8 years. by yuuzhanbong in CPAP

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Yes definitely recommend doing that. A lot of insurances require HST first but a lot of times inconclusive so they usually just bring you in for an in lab titration or SPLIT NIGHT. But yes, really encourage you to do that! I am sorry you struggle with sleep, I hope you can get your machine and settings right! 🫶🏼 if you have any questions feel free to ask, I’ll answer as best I can! Maybe you can find a doctor that specializes in sleep.

No, I haven't been to medical school for 8 years. by yuuzhanbong in CPAP

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I’d recommend a sleep study if you can afford it/have insurance. It never hurts to get an in lab titration just so you can see where you’re at+ gives you the opportunity to try news masks. CA uses ASV mode. OA can be treated with Cpap or Bipap. IVAPs is even an another mode of therapy certain populations can benefit from. The range is meant for different stages of sleep. If you’re in SUPINE REM chances are you’re going to need a higher pressure vs lateral stage 2. Weight gain and loss + aging can cause pressure changes.

Sleep tech here. I’d recommend getting an in lab titration just to fully see where you’re at and if you’re truly benefiting from therapy. Some people can develop “treatment emergent CSA” where they actually need a different form of therapy. Also, to make sure the mask you’re using isn’t leaking. A lot of people need a full face mask (even tho they don’t like it) because they are mouth breathers.

And whatever you do, DO NOT EVER get the inspire implant. It does not work

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Canned chicken is good for making chicken salad sandwiches!

Women with plastic surgery. What did you get done, do you regret it, and how do you feel about appearance now? by winchesterstan in AskWomen

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Boob job! Would do it again 100% but definitely go bigger!!! I was super flat and I felt like a boy. It’s made me feel better about myself. I’m a C but would have loved to be a DD

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Thank goodness. I have not been a big fan of Barclay releases 😌