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. 2020 Apr 15;16(4):639-642.
doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8250.

When using two patient identifiers is not enough with CPAP therapy

Jarida Begum  1 , Virginia Skiba  1
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When using two patient identifiers is not enough with CPAP therapy

Jarida Begum et al. J Clin Sleep Med. .

Abstract

Begum J, Skiba V. When using two patient identifiers is not enough with CPAP therapy. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020;16(4):639–642.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. CPAP download obtained remotely from the cloud using the patient’s name and date of birth.
AHI = apnea-hypopnea index, AI = apnea index, EPR = expiratory pressure relief, HI = hypopnea index, Max = maximum, Min = minimum, RERA = respiratory-effort related arousal, Sun = Sunday.
Figure 2
Figure 2. CPAP download obtained using the secure digital card from the patient’s CPAP machine.
AHI = apnea-hypopnea index, CPAP = continuous positive airway pressure, EPR = expiratory pressure relief, AI = apnea index, HI = hypopnea index, Max = maximum, Min = minimum, RERA = respiratory-effort related arousal, Sun = Sunday.
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References

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