The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Monday, August 31, 2026
The national plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague has filed a class action lawsuit against Dutch medical equipment company Philips to protect consumers harmed by Philips’ recalled sleep apnea machines, including CPAP and BiPAP machines, and ventilators, which may increase users’ risk of cancer and pulmonary fibrosis, and cause other injuries […]
Specific Needs for Pediatric Sleep Polysomnograms Pediatric sized thermistors Pediatric sized nasal cannulas for PTAFs EtCO2 O2 Pediatric sized dual cannulas for EtCO2 and PTAF data collection simultaneously If possible, the use of disposable supplies. Children tend to pull and rip thermistors, PTAFs, and other wires off. Often this equipment […]
By Lourdes DelRosso, MD One of the biggest disparities in sleep medicine care is the scarcity of pediatric-dedicated sleep centers. Just as a child needs a pediatrician, a child also needs a sleep technician who understands children. Pediatric sleep technologists are our night heroes that make it all possible. John […]
Dr. James A. Rowley became secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors during its annual membership meeting, which was live-streamed on June 14. The AASM is the leading professional society in the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine, with a combined membership of 11,000 individual members and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated a safety communication on reprocessed flexible bronchoscopes. The FDA recommends that healthcare providers consider using single-use bronchoscopes where there is increased risk of spreading infection or no support for immediate reprocessing available. Additionally, the FDA recommends healthcare facilities consider using sterilization for reprocessing […]
Statement has been endorsed by more than 25 medical, scientific, patient, and safety organizations A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental for health, well-being, and public safety. Published online in the […]
CPAP Supply Statement “With the announcement of the suspension of shipping of PAP devices by Philips Respironics, 3B Medical has put together guidance for companies ordering CPAP. As always, 3B Medical will always give first priority to customers that have supported the company over the long term. Starting last week and concluding […]
<!– Meet us at booth 405! No images? Click here We are excited to introduce the Vivo 45 LS and EveryWare by Breas at Medtrade West 2021 – Booth #405! After a year of no trade shows or face-to-face customer contact, we look forward to meet you at Medtrade West. […]
Nox Medical, a global leader in sleep diagnostics, received the Innovation Excellence Award during the inaugural European Master of Excellence Awards held at the MasterControl Annual Masters Conference. MasterControl, a provider of software solutions that enable life sciences and other regulated companies to deliver life-changing products to more people sooner, […]
Following the company update on April 26, 2021, Royal Philips has provided an update on the recall notification* for specific Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices to address identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component […]
