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FAQ - Oximeter Sleep Screening

Last update: March 3rd, 2024

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1. What is oximeter sleep screening?

Oximeter sleep sorting is a solution so that, through its oxygenation and heartbeat, it is possible to detect symptoms, monitor and even start treatment of possible breathing disorders that cause effects such as snoring.

It is ideal for those with high snoring complaints at night and drowsiness and/or fatigue during the day. We send the oximeter to you, and you guarantee 1 year of premium plan to continue doing digital therapies and monitoring through the diaries and reports of Sleepup.

2. What is the duration of screening?

You can use the oximeter as many times as you want during the period of two (2) days. You should then return to the pharmacy you provided or to the address determined by Sleepup.

3. How many reports do I have the right to generate?

The screening has the right to generation of 1 (one) technical report with export in PDF, as well as personalized guidelines and observations of health professionals (psychologist and sleep physiotherapist) who conduct the 15 -minute assessments included.

4. Do I have to return the oximeter?

Yes. The oximeter shall be returned within the period determined in the terms. The return will vary by purchase channel (pharmacies or online).

5. What is the recommended time to use the oximeter during sleep?

We recommend use for at least 6 hours for more accurate results. In order to generate its result, one night is mandatory using the oximeter for at least 4 hours.

6. Do I need to stay with the phone on during oximetry?

No. The device stores up to 3 (three) records, dispensing with use with the phone during sleep.

7. What are evaluations with sleep experts for?

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Evaluations are included to provide you with a more assertive and humanized therapeutic direction related to oximetry results.

8. What is ODI?

ODI is the acronym for oxygen desaturation index. It serves as a parameter to evaluate the degree of severity of an obstructive sleep apnea. It is calculated from how many oxygen falls ≥ 3% or 4% were during oximetry.

9. Is it safe to self-diagnose after the screening?

No, never make a self -diagnosis. Take the results to your doctor or specialized health professionals to have greater guidance on the ideal treatment options and therapies for your case.

10. How do I start the sleep screening?

After activating your account and accessing the app's home screen, click the "Sleep Screening" button. Enter your personal data, answer health anamnesis questions, and if you want, keep your oximeter in hand to learn how to connect it to the app.

11. How do oximetry begin with the ring?

After answering the initial questionnaire, you can start your oximetry!
Before bed, put the oximeter on the index finger or thumb for better capture of vital signals, and sleep with the oximeter for at least 6 hours. When awakening, remove the oximeter from the finger and wait for the 10 second counter to finish your reading.
Remember: The minimum duration to generate a technical report is at least 4 hours of use during sleep.

12. What do I do by finishing oximetry and I manage the technical report?

With the cell phone bluetooth on, enter the sleep screening session in the app, and make sure to connect the oximeter to the app via Bluetooth. After connecting it, click "Oximether Download" to load the latest readings on your app.

Access the oximetry that you want to generate the full PDF report with the guidelines, and click "Generate Technical Report". Answer the post-test questions and your report will be released for access!

13. How to guide the psychologist associated with my package?

After generating the report of your screening, schedule your psychological assessment to analyze the results and guidelines of use of the app to start or continue your sleep therapy.
10 minutes before the scheduled time, you will be warned to go to the teleconsult room via Google Meet, and the scheduling button will be highlighted to access it.
Use the code that is displayed in the app to appoint your psychological assessment at no cost.

ATTENTION: The email inserted in the scheduling should be the same as the user of those who will be screening. Remember to check your time availability to make your appointment.

14. How to giving guidance with the sleep doctor associated with my package?

After your psychological assessment, you will also be able to schedule your assessment with a sleep doctor. The professional may guide you with therapy recommendations that will associate you according to your results.
Remember: Use the code that is displayed in the app to appoint your assessment at no cost.

 

ATTENTION: The email inserted in the scheduling should be the same as the user of those who will be screening. Remember to check your time availability to make your appointment.

15. How to return the oximeter ring after use?

Now that you have completed all the steps of sleep screening, it's time to return the oximeter to the Sleepup. Contact our Call Center and we will explain to you step-by-step how to make the return.

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