LAKE WALES, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2014)—3B Medical announced the introduction central sleep apnea (CSA) reporting as an enhancement to clinical reporting. CSA occurs when the brain's signal to the body to inhale is not communicated timely. It is a different problem than obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
3B Medical's devices are now equipped to detect when a patient is experiencing an open or clear airway apnea in real time and respond appropriately. The reporting of open airway apneas can alert clinicians and physicians to a patient with higher need for care.
"Patients diagnosed by home sleep testing are often not screened or accurately diagnosed for the presence of CSA or complex sleep apnea. For that reason, the open airway apnea reporting in our units can act as a surrogate marker for CSA and allow for more comprehensive patient care," said Angela Giudice, clinical manager for 3B Medical.
