Many folks with COPD can get better rest at night by using a PAP (positive airway pressure) machine during sleep. The technology assists with having a full, deep breathing cycle and improves the intake of oxygen. Yet, most patients using PAP devices rely on their own subjective assessment of sleep to evaluate how the technology is helping. To bring a bit data into the mix and help patients get the most of their therapy, Philips Respironics launched a new smartphone app called SleepMapper that syncs with the company’s System One PAP machine and displays statistics about the use of the device.
SleepMapper keeps track of how well the breathing mask was applied and kept fit throughout the night, how long the therapy was used, and the apnea–hypopnea index (number of pauses in breathing divided by hours slept) of each night. The app uses Bluetooth to sync with the System One, but if you don’t have a compatible smartphone, all the data can be easily downloaded from the machine’s SD card onto your computer, or if there’s a modem already installed by a homecare provider, it can interface directly with it. In addition to sleep tracking, the SleepMapper map includes additional info and tutorials that are meant to help improve sleep for those on PAP.
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Announcement: SleepMapper helps sleep apnea patients enhance their therapy experience through personalized feedback and interactive tools…
