Salem Sleep Medicine

12/22/2022

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closing at 2:30 pm on Thursday, December 22 and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27. We wish you a safe and very Merry Christmas!!

03/31/2022

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closing early at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 1. We apologize for the inconvenience!

02/28/2022

Great news regarding the Philips Respironics CPAP/BiPAP recall! At long last many patients are beginning to receive their replacement machines. If you receive your new machine and have any questions, please call Philips Respironics at 833-262-1871. Our staff is also always happy to help with any questions or concerns.

Following is the initial communication regarding the recall:

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11/03/2021

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closing at noon on Friday, November 5 and will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, November 8. We apologize for any inconvenience!

06/17/2021

Please see the link below for the latest information regarding the Philips CPAP and BiPAP recall. Click on “Begin Registration Process.” If you have any questions please call our office at 503–990–7187, opt. 1.

Sleep and respiratory care updates

06/15/2021

TO OUR VALUED PATIENTS:

On June 14, 2021 Philips issued a recall notification for specific Philips bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices. The recall is in response to potential health risks related to the sound abatement foam component in these devices. Full details can be found here: https://aasm.org/philips-dreamstation-cpap-recall-notification/. RESMED MACHINES ARE NOT AFFECTED AND ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL.

Dr. Shim’s recommendation for patients who have a machine that has been recalled is as follows:

For patients with mild OSA (an AHI less than 15 on their most recent non-titration sleep study), they may temporarily discontinue CPAP therapy until repaired/replaced CPAP/BiPAP machines are available through the manufacturer.

For patients with moderate to severe OSA (an AHI 15 or more on their most recent non-titration sleep study), we recommend continuing with therapy, as the risk of stopping outweighs the potential harm from off-gassing based on the best available medical advice.

We realize this is concerning information and are here to answer any questions you might have regarding the recall process and your therapy, and we will be sending out more detailed information as it becomes available to us. Please don't hesitate to contact our office at 503-990-7187, opt. 1 with any additional questions you may have. We are also happy to schedule an appointment with one of our providers if you would like to discuss this in person. We appreciate your patience and will update as new information regarding repair/replacement is available!

Today Philips issued a recall notification for specific Philips CPAP, bi-level PAP, and mechanical ventilator devices. Dreamstation 2 is not affected.

02/11/2021

Our office will be closed Friday, February 12. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like to reach us please leave a message at 503-990-7187, option 1 and we will return your phone call on Monday, February 15.

12/22/2020

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25. Merry Christmas! We wish you a very healthy and happy holiday!

11/25/2020

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. We apologize for any inconvenience. Happy Thanksgiving!

09/08/2020

Salem Sleep Medicine will be closing at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8. Many of our staff members and patients are affected by the Santiam Canyon fires, and we want to ensure everyone's safety. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe!

07/02/2020

Our office will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We wish you a safe and happy 4th!

05/21/2020

Our office will be closed Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. We wish you a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend!