Sleepmate® Technologies CannuTherm™ Thermal/Pressure Sensor

Scott Cardozo
President
Sleepmate Technologies
Midlothian, VA

AASM RECOMMENDATION

Sleepmate’s patent pending CannuTherm™ thermal/pressure sensor is used to detect nasal pressure and nasal and oral thermal airflow for recording onto a polysomnographic, EEG or similar type of physiological recorder. The thermal sensor plugs directly into the electrode jack box, while the disposable cannula plugs into any airflow pressure sensor; such as the Sleepmate 14800 or 14804.

This cannula and sensor system is designed for ease of fit and maximum patient comfort in mind. The cannula is fitted to the patient by placing the soft nasal prongs in the nares and looping the tubing over the patient’s ears. The “Bolo-Style” adjustable slide is cinched up under the patient’s chin to secure it comfortably in place. The nasal cannula allows the pressure transducer to detect nasal breathing as recommended by the AASM.

The thermal sensor is designed to easily plug into the CannuTherm™ custom cannula. The nasal temperature probe within the cannula chamber detects nasal breathing, while the oral probe can be positioned by the sleep tech in front of the patient’s mouth for oral breathing as recommended by the AASM. The oral probe of the thermal sensor should be positioned such that the probe is exposed to the maximum available airflow. The oral probe is flexible to allow the probe to be bent gently to insure that it is in the path of airflow. The nasal probe is simply inserted into the port on the CannuTherm™ cannula and requires no adjustment. The lead wire of the thermal sensor is easif the patient. The entire sensor is light, comfortable and rests gently and securely on the patient without the need for taping separate sensors together. Patients are more comfortable and less likely to dislodge the sensor during sleep. Sleepmate believes that increased patient comfort leads to less work for the tech and more accurate results from the sleep study.

WARRANTY

Sleepmate® Technologies warrants the thermal sensor to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date purchased.

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

Sleepmate® Technologies is a medical design and manufacturing company that has served the sleep industry since its inception in 1986. A full range of adult and pediatric sensors are offered to meet the needs of sleep labs and the new AASM standards. Sensors are made in the USA using ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer procedures. All sensors are highly accurate, easy to use, and very comfortable for patients. Visit www.sleepmate.com or contact customer service at 800-639-5432.