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This buyers guide has been brought to you by the companies listed below. A comprehensive listing of manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of polysomnography equipment, with at-a-glance charts detailing the various systems available. Bio-logic Systems Corp. One Bio-logic Plaza Mundelein, IL 60060 (847) 949-5200 (800) 323-8326 Fax: (847) 949-8615 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.bio-logic.com Product Line: Polysomnography systems Cadwell Laboratories Inc. 909 N. Kellogg St. Kennewick, WA 99336 (509) 735-6481 (800) 245-3001 Fax: (509) 783-6503 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cadwell.com Product Line: PSG/EEG instrumentation Maintenance/Repair: An extended warranty is available, it includes software upgrades. Compumedics Ltd. 7950 University Ave. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 717-3975 (877) 717-3975 Fax: (763) 717-3973 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.compumedics.com.au Product Line: Sleep and EEG diagnostic systems Maintenance/Repair: All models have a full service, extended warranty plan. A parts only plan is available for the Siesta and E-Series PSG models. Grass-Telefactor, An Astro-Med Inc. Product Group 600 E. Greenwich Ave. West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 828-4000 (877) 472-7779 Fax: (401) 822-2430 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.grass-telefactor.com Product Line: Polysomnographic recording instrumentation and accessories Maintenance/Repair: The H2O™ has a one-year warranty; all other models listed have a lifetime warranty. LA MONT MEDICAL Inc. 555 D’Onofrio Dr. Madison, WI 53719 (608) 827-9000 (888) 452-6668 Fax: (608) 827-8600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.lamontmedical.com Product Line: PSG Sleep System Maintenance/Repair: Service contracts are available. Medcare Diagnostics, a division of AirSep Corp. 401 Creekside Dr. Buffalo, NY 14228 (716) 691-0718 (888) 662-7632 Fax: (716) 691-1004 Web site: http://www.medcarediagnostics.com Product Line: Sleep monitoring and analysis and neurodiagnostic systems Maintenance/Repair: Medcare provides both extended warranties (components shipped next day) or extended service contracts (includes on-site repair) for the Monet™, Rembrandt and Vincent™ advance forMRC.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 Nellcor Puritan Bennett (Melville) Ltd. Oxford Instruments Medical 141 Laurier Ave. W., Ste. 700 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P5J3 (613) 238-1840 (800) 663-3336 Fax: (613) 238-1291 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.sandmansleep.com Product Line: Digital sleep diagnostic systems Maintenance/Repair: The Edentrace/Sandman EASy has one-year full warranty coverage and loaner equipment is available. One-year full warranty coverage with all Sandman system software and hardware; loaner equipment is available. Package Deals and Promotions: Promotion on upgrades from EAS DOS to EASy Windows® software. Please call for an up-to-date promotion list for the Suzanne Portable for Sandman. Trade-in promotion to upgrade existing MMC amplifiers in the Sandman Elite to SD32+ digital amplifier. Network Concepts 2135 W. Greenview Dr. Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 836-9334 (800) 877-1319 Fax: (608) 831-8333 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.nci.com Product Line: Digital sleep, EEG and epilepsy monitoring systems Maintenance/Repair: One-year manufacturer warranty on all parts/labor. Extended service contracts are available. Nicolet Biomedical Inc. 5225 Verona Rd., Bldg. 2 Madison, WI 53711 (608) 273-5000 (800) 356-0007 Fax: (608) 273-5067 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.nicoletbiomedical.com Product Line: Neurodiagnostic monitoring equipment Maintenance/Repair: Extended warranties available, full support, factory repair and parts only support programs Nihon Kohden America Inc. 90 Icon St. Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (949) 580-1555 (800) 325-0283 Fax: (949) 580-1550 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.nkusa.com Product Line: Electroneurodiagnostic instrumentation including the PolySmith™ family of sleep diagnostic products, line of EEG, EP/EMG, patient monitoring systems and electrocardiographs Maintenance/Repair: Extended warranty for parts and labor and biomedical training available. Ortivus US Inc. 4920 York Rd., Ste. 266 Holicong, PA 18928-0129 (215) 794-4455 Fax: (215) 794-4466 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://ortivus.com Product Line: Biosaca Maintenance/Repair: All risk insurance for accidental loss or damage . A DVA N C E 12 Skyline Dr., Ste. 230 Hawthorne, NY 10532-2133 (914) 593-7100 (800) 438-8322 Fax: (914) 593-7290 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.oxford-instru ments.com/medical ResMed Corp. 14040 Danielson St. Poway, CA 92064-6857 (858) 746-2400 (800) 424-0737 Fax: (858) 746-2900 Web site: http://www.resmed.com Product Line: ResMed is a respiratory medical device manufacturer specializing in products for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing. Maintenance/Repair: The Embla® Sleep Recorder has two-business day, 48-hour replacement and an extended warranty option. The Embletta® PDS has a one-year warranty and 48-hour (two-business day) replacement. Respironics 1501 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (412) 731-2100 (800) 345-6443 Fax: (412) 473-5010 Web site: http://www.respironics.com Product Line: Alice Sleepware SensorMedics 22705 Savi Ranch Pkwy. Yorba Linda, CA 92887-4645 (714) 283-2228 (800) 231-2466 Fax: (714) 283-8439 Web site: http://www.sensormedics.com Product Line: SensorMedics markets, manufactures and distributes products for the diagnosis and treatment of sleepdisordered breathing including the Alpha Screen, Alura CPAP, Respitrace QDC and SomnoStar Alpha. Maintenance/Repair: Online tech support with 24-hour phone support and scheduled on-site technical assistance Stellate Systems 345 Victoria, Ste. 300 Westmont, Quebec, Canada H3Z 2N2 (514) 486-1306 (888) 742-1306 Fax: (514) 486-0694 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://stellate.com Product Line: Digital recording and review instruments for use in sleep, EEG, epilepsy monitoring and ICU/OR monitoring Maintenance/Repair: Full on-site training and installation, remote site software diagnostics, three-year warranty includes parts and labor TeleDiagnostic Systems 1757 E. Bayshore Rd., Ste. 24 Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 474-0424 (800) 227-3224 Fax: (650) 474-0427 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.telediagnostic.com Product Line: VISTA Polysomnography System Maintenance/Repair: Annual software and hardware maintenance programs available ▼ 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 81 Polysomnography At a Glance Bio-logic Systems Corp. Cadwell Laboratories Inc. Compumedics Ltd. Compumedics Ltd. Product Name Sleepscan Netlink Easy II Sleep E-Series PSG P-Series Plus Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches * NA PIB 6.3 x 4 x 2.1, control module 7.4 x 5.3 x 1.7 * Cost $25,000 to $40,000 Variable, depends on options, computers, etc. Depends on configuration and options $25,000 Digital Amps X X X X Portable X Transportable X AC Amplifier X X X DC Amplifier X X X Video/Surveillance Option X X X X Printing X X Interfacing X X X X Trending Displays X X X Upgradeable X X Add-Ons X X Manual Scoring X X 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide Company Name Analog Amps X X X Adult Mode Pediatric Mode Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X NT Software X Built-in Database X Esophageal pH Available X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X NPT-capable X Automatic Upgrade Distribution X 24-hour Availability X X X X X X 22 bit sampling, sampling rate 128 to 2,048 1 AC, 32-channel; 1 DC, 4-channel 44 differential amps, 0.16 Hz to 105 Hz 26 amps, 0.3 Hz to 70 Hz Look-Back Features * Yes, user-controlled, simultaneous to acquisition Look back to any page, full scoring capabilities while collecting data Look back to any page, digital filters, re-reference Number of Channels 40 32 and 4 Up to 57 signals 26 Types of Sensors * All Any sensor, touch-proof connectors Compumedics and touch-proof * * * * Satellite view shows up to 100 epochs on one window, Q-video shows movement in color, Q-sleep staging analysis is intelligent—learns from user input to speed staging and improve consistency TCP/IP address on Ethernet network, built-in oximeter and two pressure transducers, run up to four E-Series amplifiers per computer, ProFusion PSG software for scoring available Up to 10 channels of EEG, interface a pH meter or ETCO2, re-reference data during collection and review, monitor in the lab or by using a modem at remote sites, all data collected on a solid-state PC flash card Number/frequency of amps Standards System Other Features advance forMRC.com ▼ * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 . A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 83 Polysomnography At a Glance Company Name Compumedics Ltd. Compumedics Ltd. Compumedics Ltd. Grass-Telefactor Product Name P-Series PS2 P-Series Screener Siesta Albert Grass Heritage® PSG Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches * * 5.5 x 3 x 1.5 30 x 24 x 48 (without monitor) $21,000 $11,700 Depends on configuration and options Starting at $35,395 Digital Amps X X X Portable X X X X X X X X X X X X X Cost Analog Amps X Transportable AC Amplifier DC Amplifier Video/Surveillance Option X X Printing X Interfacing X Trending Displays X X Upgradeable X X X X X X Add-Ons X Manual Scoring X X X X Adult Mode X X X X Pediatric Mode X X X X Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X NT Software X X X X X X X X X X Built-in Database X Esophageal pH Available X NPT-capable X X X X Automatic Upgrade Distribution X X X X 24-hour Availability X X X X Number/frequency of amps 18 amps, 0.03 Hz to 30 Hz 10 channels 32 differential amps, 0.046 Hz to 210 Hz 32 bandwidth, selectable from 0.01 Hz to 6 KHz Look-Back Features Look back to any page, digital filters Look back with optional software Look back to any page, full scoring capabilities while collecting data Yes, full Number of Channels 18 10 Up to 51 signals 20 AC + 12 AC/DC + 4 DC Types of Sensors Compumedics Compumedics and touch-proof Any sensor, touch-proof connectors Standard Standards System * * * IEC 601-1, UL 2601 Other Features Full sleep montage, use in the lab or for portable testing, built-in pressure transducer for CPAP or nasal flow, used in the NIH-funded Sleep Heart Health Study Full cardio-respiratory recorder with one highfrequency channel for EEG or EOG, complete diagnostic screening for OSA Wireless transmission of waveform data over a radio LAN, data may also be recorded on an integrated compact flash card, no need to run cables, access across a hospital network collecting and monitoring data at many points throughout the facility New patented, automated sleep staging, database, electrode selectors for on-the-fly re-referencing, gold-standard amplifiers, customizable reports, unlimited user-definable montages, configurable as an EEG/PSG * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories 84 A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE . SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 advance forMRC.com Polysomnography At a Glance Grass-Telefactor Grass-Telefactor Grass-Telefactor LA MONT MEDICAL Inc. Aurora™ PSG Colleague® PSG H2O™ Sonoma™ PSG LaForce Digital PSG Acquisition System 35 x 24 x 22 (without monitor) 18 x 10 x 11 1.75 x 8 x 5 18 x 10 x 11 * Starting at $19,995 Starting at $23,995 Starting at $10,000 Starting at $19,995 * X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide Grass-Telefactor X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 24 AC amps, bandwidth 0.1 Hz to 95 Hz 12 bandwidth, selectable from 0.01 Hz to 6 KHz 32, bandwidth 0.5 Hz to 70 Hz to 70 percent response points Bandwidth, selectable from 0.01 Hz to 6 KHz * Yes, full review capability during look-back Yes, full Yes, full Yes, full Yes, simultaneous, split screen, annotations/scoring 24 AC + DC 12 AC + 4 DC 32 AC + SaO2/BMP 16 AC/20 DC or 12 AC/4 DC 20 EEG, 2 EOG, 3 EMG, 1 ECG, 4 respiratory Female safelead Standard Standard Standard Standard Pro-Tech, will work with customers’ needs IEC 601-1, UL 2601 IEC 601-1, UL 2601 IEC 601-1, UL 2601 IEC 601-1, UL 2601 * Gold-standard amplifiers, customizable reports New patented, automated sleep staging, database, electrode selectors for on-the-fly re-referencing, gold-standard amplifiers, customizable reports, unlimited user-definable montages, completely compatible with Heritage systems Ambulatory New patented, automated sleep staging, database, reports, unlimited userdefinable montages, completely compatible with Heritage Systems HP hardware, stable networked operating system, digital video X X X X X X ▼ X advance forMRC.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 . A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 85 Polysomnography At a Glance Company Name Medcare Diagnostics Medcare Diagnostics Medcare Diagnostics Product Name DaVinci EEG Monet™ Rembrandt Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches NA * * Cost Option-dependent * Depends on configuration Digital Amps X X X Portable X X X Transportable X X X AC Amplifier X X X DC Amplifier X X X Video/Surveillance Option X X X Printing X X X Interfacing X X X X X Analog Amps Trending Displays Upgradeable X X X Add-Ons X X X Manual Scoring X X Adult Mode X X X Pediatric Mode X X X Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X X X X X X NT Software X X X Built-in Database X X Esophageal pH Available X X NPT-capable X X Automatic Upgrade Distribution X X X 24-hour Availability X X X Number/frequency of amps * One 19-channel digital amp, bandwidth 0 Hz to 600 Hz One 51-channel digital amp, bandwidth 0 Hz to 600 Hz Look-Back Features Yes Yes, importable configuration when connected to computer Yes, with ability to score and edit Number of Channels 32, 64, 96, 128 14 AC, 2 DC, 3 oximetry 32 AC, 16 DC, 3 oximetry Types of Sensors Most sensors/electrodes compatible Any type of available sensor Any type of available sensor Windows 95/98 and NT compatible, ultra-high resolution color display up to 1800 x 1440, instantaneous synchronized digital patient video and sound with on-screen display Windows 95/98 and NT compatible, ultra-high resolution color display up to 1800 x 1440, instantaneous synchronized digital patient video and sound with on-screen display Software upgrades and toll-free 24/7 telephone support free for life, can be used for stationary or ambulatory recording, all AC channels have 1,600 SDS sample rate, uses Rembrandt’s software for collection and analysis Software upgrades and toll-free 24/7 telephone support free for life, Rembrandt has been in the U.S. market for six years Standards System * Other Features * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories 86 A DVA N C E FOR FFT mapping; spike wave detection; modular system for adding EEG, long-term video, EMG and EP options either as upgrade to Rembrandt Sleep or standalone systems MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE . SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 advance forMRC.com Polysomnography At a Glance Nellcor Puritan Bennett (Melville) Ltd. Nellcor Puritan Bennett (Melville) Ltd. Nellcor Puritan Bennett (Melville) Ltd. Vincent™ Edentrace/Sandman EASy Sandman Elite/SD32+ digital amplifier Suzanne Portable for Sandman * 3.5 x 11.2 x 7.4 Amplifier 2.2 x 10.2 x 6.8, headbox 2.5 x 5.2 x 3.8 5.7 x 5.5 x 2.4 * Edentrace II $7,995, Edentrace II+ $11,995 Competitive pricing available * X X X X X X Option X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X One 11-channel digital amp, bandwidth 0 Hz to 600 Hz 7 channels 1- or 2-bed systems, sampling rate customizable 1 per patient Yes, importable configuration when connected to computer Yes, in attended mode with Sandman EASy software Real-time and remote look back of entire study with on-the-fly scoring Yes, in attended mode with Sandman Elite Software 8 AC, 3 oximetry SpO2, heart rate, nasal/oral airflow, snoring levels, body position, transthoracic impedance, pH/CPAP/Auxillary, strain gauge Up to 64 per bed, sample rate 8,192 Hz Any type of available sensor Various, device-specific (includes Nellcor disposable breath sensor, oximetry) Compatible with any manufacturer’s sensors Custom 10-, 18-, 26-, 36-channel configurations available Various, Braebon, Nellcor, Protech, disposable Nellcor breath and airflow sensors Windows 95/98 and NT compatible, ultra-high resolution color display up to 1800 x 1440, instantaneous synchronized digital patient video and sound with on-screen display ISO 9001, EN 46001, CE marked ISO 9001, EN 46001, CE marked, IEC 601-1 ISO 9001, CE marked, IEC 601-1, UL 2601, CSA 22.2, complies with EMC directive Software upgrades and toll-free 24/7 telephone support free for life, can be used as a full-disclosure screening system because each AC channel can be user-defined, each channel has 600 Hz bandwidth and, 1,600 Hz sample rate Records newborns through adults, easy-to-use, interfaces with Assurance 2000 for heart and respiration monitoring, records up to 24 hours, reports in MS-Word®, weighs 3.3 lbs User-friendly, customizable system offering computer-assisted scoring of respiratory, PLM arousals, pH, EKG, desaturation, FFT, ETCO2, ECG, snore, associations, bad data, running RDI in collection, quality assurance module for teaching purposes, integrated access database, customized patient reports, digital video, European conversion available Compact, user-friendly, portable recorder for attended and unattended PSG, battery powered, built-in Nellcor SpO2, CPAP nasal pressure transducer, additional DC input, fiber optic link, score studies with Sandman software, weighs 1.85 lbs. ▼ X X 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide Medcare Diagnostics advance forMRC.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 . A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 87 Polysomnography At a Glance Company Name Network Concepts Inc. Nicolet Biomedical Inc. Nicolet Biomedical Inc. Product Name NCI Sleep Systems Portable UltraSom in Windows® NT UltraSom on Windows® NT Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches * 26 x 15 x 8 laptop and base in rollable bag 53 x 30 x 27 cart-based Cost * One-bed from $40,000 One-bed from $44,000, two-bed from $47,000 Digital Amps X X X Portable X X Transportable X X X X X X X Analog Amps AC Amplifier DC Amplifier Video/Surveillance Option X Printing X X X Interfacing X X X X X X X X X Adult Mode X X Pediatric Mode X X X X X X NT Software X X Built-in Database X X NPT-capable X X Automatic Upgrade Distribution X X 24-hour Availability X X X Trending Displays Upgradeable X Add-Ons X Manual Scoring X Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X Esophageal pH Available Number/frequency of amps * One amplifier/bed configuration One or two amplifier/bed configurations Look-Back Features Unlimited look-back while recording Yes, review/score record, access manual sleep staging and event scoring during acquisition Yes, review/score record, access manual sleep staging and event scoring during acquisition Number of Channels 24 to 128 available Average up to 32 per bed Average up to 32 per bed * Interface to any third-party Interface to any third-party * * * Custom sleep reports, networking, true multitasking ability to record two beds with one system, CD archiving, digital video, 32 DC channels available in addition to AC channels Full networking capability, review data over network during and after acquisition, patient data management utility/ database standard with every system, online spike detection option Full networking capability, review data over network during and after acquisition, patient data management utility/database standard with every system, online spike detection option Types of Sensors Standards System Other Features * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories 88 A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE . SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 advance forMRC.com Polysomnography At a Glance Nihon Kohden America Inc. Nihon Kohden America Inc. Nihon Kohden America Inc. EEG-1100 Data System EEG-9100 Portable Laptop System Polysmith™ 2-Bed System Trackit 12, 24 or 36 Ambulatory EEG/PSG System * * * 5.5 x 4 x 1.25 Approx. $33,615 Approx. $22,100 Approx. $39,900 Approx. $15,900 X X X X X X X X X 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide Nihon Kohden America Inc. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Offline X X X X X X X Offline X X X X X X X X X X X X Offline X X X X X * * * * Yes, for online editing and staging/scoring Yes, for online editing and staging/scoring Yes, for online editing and staging/scoring No 40 AC plus 4 DC 40 AC plus 4 DC 24 AC plus 5 DC (x2) Up to 36: 24 AC EEG, 8 DC/AC bipolar poly, 4 hi-level AUX * * * * Single-bed system for recording PSG and EEG: Windows™ 2000 Professional Operating System, PC, monitor (17-inch or 21-inch), keyboard, mouse, optically-isolated amplifier, impedance check at headbox and screen, photo stimulator, cart Single-bed system for recording PSG and EEG: Windows™ 2000 Professional Operating System, Notebook PC with built-in LCD, keyboard, touchpad, optically-isolated amplifiers, impedance check at headbox and screen, carrying case and input box pouch Two-bed system for recording PSG: Windows™ NT Operating System, PC, 21-inch monitor, keyboard, mouse, two optically-isolated amplifiers, impedance check Recorder, input box, patient isolation, built-in calibration, pouches for home studies Digital video, complete reformatting online or offline, 1600 x 1200 screen resolution, offline analysis with customized Report Generation, inter-scorer variability reporting, database, Poly Lite™, optional SurveySmith™ PSG Report Generation Program, remote monitoring over network including Web, online editing, optional camera board for on-screen patient viewing, optional online SpikeDetector™ for association of epilepsy component with sleep disorders, optional synchronous digital video recording Complete reformatting online or offline, offline analysis with customized Report Generation, inter-scorer variability reporting, database, Poly Lite™, optional SurveySmith™ PSG Report Generation Program, remote monitoring over network including Web, online editing, optional monitor for 1600 x 1200 screen resolution, optional camera board for on-screen patient viewing, optional online SpikeDetector™ for association of epilepsy component with sleep disorders, optional synchronous digital video recording, USB headbox interface for repair and PC upgrades Offline analysis with customized Report Generation, inter-scorer variability reporting, database, Poly Lite™, optional SurveySmith™ PSG Report Generation Program, remote monitoring over network including Web, online editing, optional 2nd monitor, optional synchronous digital video recording Offline analysis with customized Report Generation, inter-scorer variability reporting, database, optional Polysmith Lite™ archiving, optional SurveySmith™ PSG Report Generation Program, weighs 1 lb. ▼ X advance forMRC.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 . A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 89 Polysomnography At a Glance Company Name Ortivus US Inc. Oxford Instruments Medical Oxford Instruments Medical Oxford Instruments Medical Product Name Biosaca Compumedics E-Series Compumedics P Series (PS Plus and PS2) Compumedics Siesta Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches 1.9 x 8.1 x 4.5 * * 5.5 x 3 x 1.5 Cost * * * * Analog Amps X Digital Amps X X X X Portable X X X X X X Transportable AC Amplifier X X DC Amplifier X X X X Video/Surveillance Option X X (Analog mode) X Printing X To PC X Interfacing X X X Trending Displays X X X X X X Upgradeable X Add-Ons X X Manual Scoring X X X X X Adult Mode X X X Pediatric Mode X X X Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X X X X X X X NT Software X X Built-in Database X Esophageal pH Available X X NPT-capable X X X X Automatic Upgrade Distribution 24-hour Availability X X X X * * * * * Yes, with full scoring capability Pageback while recording Yes, with full scoring capability Number of Channels 22 Up to 57 channels 18- and 26-channel models available Up to 51 channels possible, 32 standard Types of Sensors AC/DC/SpO2/sleep pad Will interface to any connectors with standard touch-proof connection * Will interface to any connectors with touch-proof connection Standards System 16-bit A/D converter, data saved to PC card flash disk * * * Other Features Infrared transfer to PC, compact headboxes, compatible with Stellate, exports to EDF format, monit manual scoring, automatic scoring also available now, user-friendly system Fully networked, Ethernet, record up to four E-Series to one PC Integrated oximeter, remote impedance testing, digital filtering Transmits data wirelessly, weighs 9.6 oz (300 g), fully network capable, onboard data storage recording to flash card for portability and double data integrity, 32 configurable channels, record up to four Siestas to one PC Number/frequency of amps Look-Back Features * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories 90 A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE . SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 advance forMRC.com Polysomnography At a Glance ResMed Corp. Respironics Respironics Embla® Sleep Recorder Embletta® PDS Alice 3 Calvin Amplifier Alice 4 Sleep Diagnostic System 45 x 133 x 83 mm 0.8 x 4.9 x 2.5 (20 x 124 x 65 mm) 3.5 x 9.25 x 6.25 6 x 12 x 11.5 * * * * X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2001 Polysomnography Buyers Guide ResMed Corp. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 200 DDD (digital recording, digital storage, digital filtering) * Six referential EEG at 100 Hz, two differential channels at 100 Hz, others range from 1 Hz to 100 Hz Eight referential EEG at 200 Hz, others ranging from 1 Hz to 200 Hz Yes Yes 19 9 As far as desired, add comments, online scoring 28 As far as desired, add comments, online scoring 20 Any with standard connections * Various: thermistors, piezo effort belts, standard EEG electrodes, body position actimeter, etc. * Yes * IEC 601-1, support for European Data Format IEC 601-1, support for European Data Format Optional snore detector (piezo electric transducer), flow limitation measurement Eight auxiliary inputs for interfacing peripheral devices, custom reports, interfaces with Alice Sleepware to record and simultaneously display data, Calvin digitizes data prior to sending it to the computer Amplifier may stand alone for acquisition, no need for computer, networkable, custom reports, bedside control via touchscreen, interfaces with Alice Sleepware and integrates oximetry, CPAP remote control, graphical touchscreen technology, battery backup, network interface X X X ▼ X advance forMRC.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 . A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE 91 Polysomnography At a Glance Company Name SensorMedics Stellate Systems TeleDiagnostic Systems Product Name Somnostar Alpha Series 4 Luna Digital Sleep System VISTA-32 Polysomonography Power Station Dimensions (H x L x W) in inches * * Standard computer size Cost * $20,000 to $35,000 Less than $20,000 per bed Analog Amps X X X Digital Amps X X X Portable X X X Transportable X X AC Amplifier X X X X X DC Amplifier Video/Surveillance Option X X Printing X X Interfacing X Trending Displays X X X Upgradeable X X X X Add-Ons X X Manual Scoring X X Adult Mode X X Pediatric Mode Control Room Capabilities Windows® Software X X X X X X X X NT Software X X Built-in Database * Esophageal pH Available * X * X X X NPT-capable Automatic Upgrade Distribution X 24-hour Availability X X Number/frequency of amps 1 to 2 beds per system * 32 channels: 16 referential, 8 differential, 8 DC Look-Back Features Full epoch, multiple epochs, individual channels Edit and annotate during real-time look-back Both look-back and score while record Number of Channels 32 per bed 1 to 128 32 Types of Sensors AC-DC, effort, respiratory, ECG, EMG, RIP * Any * 16-channel sleep system with digital amp and video capture * Dual monitors, score on-the-fly (soft), on-site or factory user training, real-time acquisition scoring, post study re-referencing Adapted to perform EEGs/background neuro-monitoring on the same equipment platform, can perform auto/manual sleep staging Complete amplifier control from the computer, amplifier has graphic LCD screen for bedside checking, user-definable toolbars and events, record time reference electrode switching, new TDS Nightron amplifier, two combination analog/ digital design interfaces via Ethernet to new Vista-32 Power Station Standards System Other Features * Company did not provide information CE Communaute Europeene CSA Canadian Standards Association EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Norm IEC International Electrotechnical Commission ISO International Organization for Standardization UL Underwriters Laboratories 92 X A DVA N C E FOR MANAGERS A Word From ADVANCE We invite comments about the Polysomnography Buyers Guide so that future efforts may better serve ADVANCE readers. Please forward comments to Sharlene Sephton, Editor, ADVANCE for Managers of Respiratory Care, 2900 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406; E-mail: sseph [email protected]; Fax: (610) 278-1425; Phone: (800) 355-5627, ext. 1324. ADVANCE strives for accuracy in all its buyers guides, but OF R E S P I R ATO RY CARE cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions due to illegibility or poor fax transmission. Inclusion or exclusion does not mean that ADVANCE endorses one company over another. Only companies that responded to the ADVANCE survey were included in this buyers guide. ADVANCE reserved the right to edit entries for style, clarity, brevity and fairness. Information in the listings came from the companies. Trademark and registered symbols are listed here as they were returned on surveys. . SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2001 advance forMRC.com ■