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ASMS is a one-stop shop for both patients and referring physicians. Once
patients complete their sleep studies, their results are sent
to their referring physicians. If Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is necessary,
it can be ordered directly from ASMS by the patient’s referring physician.
ASMS carries a comprehensive inventory of treatment and related supplies
from the biggest manufacturers in the industry, including Respironics,
ResMed and Puritan Bennett. These state-of-the-art devices
include:
Device setups can either be done at one of our facilities, or at the patient’s
home, if needed, and generally take 45 to 60 minutes.
CPAP Device
CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, delivers pressurized
ambient air through a delivery system (tubing and mask), thus
eliminating apnea events during sleep. CPAP is the most effective
treatment for sleep apnea and can potentially improve the patient’s
sleep overnight; dramatically improving the quality of life for individuals
afflicted with sleep apnea.
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Bi-Level Device
BiPAP, or Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure, is another form of sleep
therapy, which delivers alternating levels of a higher inspiratory pressure
(IPAP) to keep the airway open as a patient breathes in, and a lower expiratory
pressure (EPAP) allowing the patient to exhale easily.
Thus, a BiPAP is much easier for users with neuromuscular disease to adapt
to. The dual settings allow patients to get more air in and out of the
lungs without the natural muscular effort needed to do so.
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Related Supplies and Accessories
ASMS offers an extensive inventory, which also includes a wide
variety of device related supplies and accessories. Such accessories
include various masks, tubing, heated humidifiers and filters.
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Extensive Follow-Up & Compliance
ASMS boasts one of the most intensive DME follow-up programs
in the industry to ensure optimal compliance with patients.
This program includes the following:
- Patients are contacted regularly to ensure compliance
and progress
- Patients are frequently contacted for replacement supplies
- All patient inquiries and needs are handled by ASMS personnel
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