Diagnostic Tests: Sleep studies

Assessing the Validity of Diagnostic Tests

Oximeter performance and diagnostic accuracy of sleep studies.

I am writing to comment on the article by Davila et al (November 2002), which highlighted the importance of understanding instruments, mainly oximeters in his example, when acquiring data to be used in medical diagnosis. Davila and colleagues1 showed that, depending on the acquisition parameters set on the instrument and the mechanism of storage of the data, the results of variables such as oxy...

Nursing: Deciphering Diagnostic Tests

Deciphering Diagnostic Tests covers over 400 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, organized by test type and body system. Coverage includes test purpose, normal results, abnormal results, patient preparation, and procedure and post-test care. Icons include Action Stat! for urgent interventions, Alert for important clinical facts, Do's & Don'ts for technique and intervention advice, and D...

Nursing: Deciphering Diagnostic Tests

Deciphering Diagnostic Tests covers over 400 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, organized by test type and body system. Coverage includes test purpose, normal results, abnormal results, patient preparation, and procedure and post-test care. Icons include Action Stat! for urgent interventions, Alert for important clinical facts, Do's & Don'ts for technique and intervention advice, and D...

Nursing: Deciphering Diagnostic Tests

Deciphering Diagnostic Tests covers over 400 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, organized by test type and body system. Coverage includes test purpose, normal results, abnormal results, patient preparation, and procedure and post-test care. Icons include Action Stat! for urgent interventions, Alert for important clinical facts, Do's & Don'ts for technique and intervention advice, and D...