Are you a candidate for treatment?
In the not too distant future, the DOT is expected to demand testing for sleep apnea for all truckers with typical sleep apnea symptoms such as hypertension, diabetes, Body Mass Index > 33, neck size > 17, and cardiovascular problems. Why? Because those trucking companies who have already helped their drivers get tested and treated for apnea have shown a 50% reduction in accidents and medical expenses. By getting tested, you can know whether you have sleep apnea or not, and then make an informed decision as to what to do next. By getting treated, the life you save may be your own.
From screening to treatment, a focused approach
SleepSafe Drivers starts with our proprietary but convenient SSD Web-based QuestionnaireTM designed around the DOT's Medical Review Board recommendations to help sort your drivers from the highest to lowest risk profile for Sleep Apnea. We then work with you to focus on the highest risk drivers first, thereby getting you the best "bang for your safety buck" as you work through all the at-risk drivers. The full questionnaire is built to cover all critical sleep disorder issues, but in some instances, companies can start with a shorter approach that covers the most critical questions:
A very simple questionnaire can be used as an effective tool to segment which employees are at a higher risk and should be tested further. Typically these questionnaires seek preliminary feedback related to physical characteristics, other potentially-related health issues, tiredness perceptions, and sleeping patterns.
Apnea Questionnaire
| Is your neck size greater than 17" (men) or 16" (women)? | |
| Do you have hypertension or take blood pressure medications? | |
| Do you have diabetes? | |
| Do you have any history of heart problems or disease? | |
| Are you frequently fatigued or drowsy during the day? | |
| Do you snore frequently or loudly? | |
| Do you frequently gasp or quit breathing during your sleep? | |
| Do you need to urinate frequently at night? | |
| Do you have reflux or GERD? | |
| Do you wake up with dry mouth? | |
| Do you have memory or concentration problems? | |
| Do you wake up from sleep unrefreshed? | |
| Do you wake up from sleep with your heart pounding? | |
| Do you doze off easily whenever you are not active? | |
| Is your Body Mass Index equal to or greater than 33? | |
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