ResMed ApneaLink User manual

Home Sleep Testing...
Patient Instructions
Testing process is time sensitive.
You must complete the testing and return the kit within 48 hours of receipt.

Dear patient,
Thank you for choosing Heywood for your Home Sleep Test and congratulations on taking charge of
your health and well-being. Your provider has ordered a Home Sleep Test (HST) for you to evaluate if
you have sleep apnea, which may cause you to stop breathing while you are asleep.
Symptoms of sleep apnea may include snoring, daytime sleepiness, depression, and poor
concentration. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, and
stroke. The good news is that there are many treatment options available for patients diagnosed with
sleep apnea.
Thank You,
Michael Hagopian, RPSGT
Manager, Sleep Center
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing during the night.
There are three types of sleep apnea:
1) Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – upper airway collapse causing obstruction. This is the most
common form of sleep apnea.
2) Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) – neurological condition where the brain fails to transmit signals
to the breathing muscles.
3) Complex or Mixed Sleep Apnea – a combination of both OSA and CSA
What are symptoms associated with sleep apnea?
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
•Snoring
•
Choking or gasping during the night
•Restless sleep
•Short-term memory loss
•Frequent bathroom trips during the night
•Waking with dry mouth
• Insomnia

Home Sleep Test device:
In the bag, you will find the test device with the belt / sensors attached, and batteries installed.
Important!
Please, DO NOT turn the device on until you are ready to go to sleep.
Please, DO NOT turn the device off until you are ready to be awake for the day.
Finger probe
Chest belt
Nasal cannula
Home Sleep Testing Device

Home Sleep Test Instructions:
Please read these instructions carefully and follow the directions.
Step 1: Apply the chest belt
- Wrap the belt around your chest.
- The device should be in the front.
- Wear the belt and device over your sleep shirt.
- The belt should fit snugly, but not too tight.
Step 2: Apply the nasal cannula
- Place the prongs into your nose facing downward,
one in each nostril.
- Wrap the tubes behind your ears.
- Adjust the slider so that the tubing fits securely.

Step 3: Apply the finger probe
- Slide your finger into the probe. The wire should run
along the top of your hand as shown.
- Your finger tip should be visible at the end of the probe.
Step 4: Turn on the device and go to sleep
- When setup is complete, your device should look like this:
- When you are ready for bed and have your device prepared
as instructed in Steps 1, 2, and 3, press and hold the power
button in the center of the device for about 3 seconds or
until the light turns on.
- Be sure that all lights next to the accessories plugged in
are green.
*Note: DO NOT touch the power button again if the light dims or turns
off as this is normal on some models.

Important!
If any of these lights are red and blinking, the
accessories are not attached completely. If any of the
lights are red or blinking, adjust the accessory that is
near the light. It may take a few minutes for the light
to turn green. If the red light persists after you adjust
the sensor.
Step 5: Turn off the device
- When you wake up and are finished testing for the night,
press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds.
It does not matter if the
test complete light is red or
green
1Press and hold the
power button for
about three seconds
again to turn off the
device.
2

Step 7: Complete all included paperwork
- Fill out all paperwork that was included in your Home Sleep
Testing packet.
-Return the equipment and paperwork into the gray bag
provided.
-Return bag to Patient Registration on the Ground Floor of
Heywood Hospital (South Entrance) by the date noted on
paperwork.

Home Sleep Testing Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any other questions please email one
of our Sleep Techs at: SleepCenter.Heywood.org
What if I need to get up during the night?
You may get out of bed as often as you need to, simply leave the
equipment on, do not press the power button, you may take the
finger probe off while out of bed, please remember to replace it
when you get back to bed.
What if I wake up and one of the probes has fallen off?
If you plan to try and sleep longer, simply put the probe back
where it belongs and go back to sleep.