respiratory monitor defined as the collection
and analysis of patient data to ensure airway patency and adequate
gas exchange.
Examples
- The sensor for apnea detection is a thermal flow sensor at the
nose and mouth (oronasal thermal sensor). If the thermal signal is
inadequate, the NP signal may be used. The recommended sensor for
hypopnea detection is NP with or without a square root
transformation. If the NP signal is inadequate, either the oronasal
thermal signal or the RIP signal (calibrated or uncalibrated) may
be used.