Termination of central sleep apnea episodes by upper airway stimulation using intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
A 52-year-old man presented with pure central sleep apnea syndrome that failed to respond to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) therapy. Intermittent positive pressure stimulation via a nasal mask was instituted using a portable positive pressure ventilator. We found marked reduction in the respiratory disturbance index, number of desaturations, and the number of arousals with this mode of therapy.
Thommi
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Department of Medicine, VAMC, Salem, Virginia.
Nugent
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Bell
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Liu
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D004562:Electrocardiography; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004585:Electrooculography; D006801:Humans; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*