Shortening the feedback loop for sleep apnea patients via a wireless blood pulse-oximetry system.
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Much of the clinical care of sleep apnea patients is focused on case identification, diagnosis, and treatment prescription, while follow-up care tends to be intermittent and patient-initiated. There is a clear need for an alternative, cost-effective way to examine sleep apnea treatment efficacy. As part of our research program to improve the clinical care of sleep apnea patients using Internet enabled systems, we have developed a prototype Wireless Blood Pulse-Oximeter System that patients can use in their homes. The oximeter system can be applied by the patient and is based on a data-push mechanism to a secure server that is designed for both patient and provider access.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: Carl Stepnowsky, Paul Blair, Gia DiNicola, Leslie A Lenert
Institution: VA San Diego Healthcare System
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W180645555