SLEEP APNEA – ENDOSCOPIC APPROACH [PDF]
Purpose: To assess the diagnostic value of Drug induced sleep endoscopy at the obstructive sleep apnea. Material and methods: For a period of 3 years (01/01/2016 to 28/02/2019) we evaluated 36 patients (22 man and 14 women) with obstructive sleep apnea ...
D. Petkov, T. Grigorova, V. Stoyanov
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Long-term prediction of adherence to continuous positive air pressure therapy for the treatment of moderate/severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, poor adherence is a limiting factor, and a significant proportion of patients are unable to tolerate CPAP.
Angelico F +10 more
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Depression and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) [PDF]
For over two decades clinical studies have been conducted which suggest the existence of a relationship between depression and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
O'Hara, Ruth, Schröder, Carmen M
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Multidisciplinary Alternatives to CPAP Program for CPAP-Intolerant Patients [PDF]
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance remains a persistent problem for many obstructive sleep apnea patients. Clinicians and researchers continue to search for other effective treatment modalities given the well-documented sequelae associated with untreated obstructive sleep apnea.
Anita Valanju, Shelgikar +2 more
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Treatment of cardiomyopathy with PAP therapy in a patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea. [PDF]
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with heart failure. This case illustrates that treatment with PAP therapy can improve cardiac function in patients with both conditions.
Grewal, MD, Ritu G.
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An evaluation of the relative efficacy of an open airway, an oxygen reservoir and continuous positive airway pressure 5 cmH2O on the non-ventilated lung [PDF]
Publisher's copy made available with the permission of the publisher © Australian Society of AnaesthetistsThe aim of this study, during one-lung ventilation, was to evaluate if oxygenation could be improved by use of a simple oxygen reservoir or ...
Benumof J.L. +18 more
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New architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background: A multidisciplinary committee composed of a panel of experts, including a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Institute of Architects, has suggested that the delivery room (DR) and the neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
Aleandri, Vincenzo +7 more
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Ahmed S BaHammam,1 Salih A Aleissi,1 Samar Z Nashwan,1 Awad H Olaish,1 Aljohara S Almeneessier1,2 1The University Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Family and ...
BaHammam AS +4 more
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Therapeutic alternatives with CPAP in obstructive sleep apnea [PDF]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), characterized by airflow cessation (apnea) or reduction (hypopnea) due to repeated pharyngeal obstructions during sleep, causes frequent disruption of sleep and hypoxic events. The condition is linked to many adverse health
Aluas, Maria +8 more
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Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in children
Respiratory problems are common in pediatric population and need advanced respiratory support in intensive care for various reasons. Mechanical ventilation is most important mode of therapy/support of modern era in intensive care units.
Kundan Mittal +3 more
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