Unprecedented Events do not Always Call for Unprecedented Actions

According to a new study published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene [3], by less use of ventilators, the death rate could be reduced by more than 50%. AASM recommends disposable home sleep tests (HST) and advises that reusable devices be removed from service for at least 72 h, in addition to disinfection before the next use. Whether we strive for generating a large number of modified ventilators, use home sleep tests utilizing commercial delivery models or sacrifice our sleep, we must stay with time-honored fundamental principles of science.