Where is NovaSom located?

NovaSom has integrated their home sleep testing system into a cloud-based, collaborative patient management platform for physicians and payers. It is based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, the company was incorporated in 1992.

What is AccuSom?

AccuSom is the easiest home sleep test available for physicians and their patients. Learn more about AccuSom. Download our detailed Sleep Disorder Symptoms Assessment for use with your patients. Quickly assess your patients’ risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

How much is a home sleep study?

The fee for a Home Sleep Study is $400. This is partially covered by Medicare (rebate of $293.90). In order to receive a rebate you must have a valid Medicare card and a current GP or specialist referral. Up to one (1) Home Based Sleep Study may be covered by Medicare per year, per person.

How do I use my AccuSom home sleep test?

Turn device on by pressing ON/OFF button firmly for 2 seconds and then let go. The sensor lights on the unit will flash until each sensor is placed properly. All sensor lights on the AccuSom unit should be GREEN. The device will announce “System is now recording”.

How can sleep apnea be treated?

Therapies

1. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
2. Other airway pressure devices.
3. Oral appliances.
4. Treatment for associated medical problems.
5. Supplemental oxygen.
6. Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV).

How are sleep studies conducted?

During a sleep study, surface electrodes will be put on your face and scalp and will send recorded electrical signals to the measuring equipment. These signals, which are generated by your brain and muscle activity, are recorded digitally. Belts around your chest and abdomen measure your breathing.

Are home sleep tests accurate?

The accuracy of home sleep apnea tests ranges widely, between 68% and 91%. The accuracy depends on the type of device used and whether you are at a high or low risk for having sleep apnea.

What if I can’t sleep during a home sleep study?

If you absolutely can’t sleep during your study, you may be able to take a sleeping pill. This is one of the questions to ask ahead of time. Unless you take a prescription sleep aid regularly, you’ll be able to use a light over the counter medication like melatonin or Benadryl.

What kind of products does novasom industries make?

Our industrial products (SBC, SOM and embedded systems) have been designed after years of experience in industrial problems solving, working side by side with our customers to deliver products that perfectly fit them specific needs.

How does novasom systems on module ( SOM ) work?

Novasom Systems On Module (SOM) are the solution to reduce the cost of the base board or the main PCB. Thanks to the SOM you have the advantage of design-reuse and you can get your peripherals’ 100% custom board without spending time on the extremely complex “processor” section.

Which is the latest novasom single board computer?

The latest product of the M-Line is Novasom M9 which joins the well-established M7 and M7Plus. This SBC is based on the prestige Rockchip 3399.

What kind of Poe adapter does novasom use?

The Novasom PoE adapters is a class of PoE PD devices designed to the standard IEEE802.2AX, while adding more features to this standard to allow a long lifetime in an industrial environment.