title: [A multicenter trial of a device for treating obstructive sleep apnea by continuous positive pressure].
abstract: The efficacy and tolerance of a nasal CPAP device marketed in France (Pression +, Sefam) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndromes have been evaluated in a co-operative trial including 12 patients. This study confirmed the efficacy of nasal CPAP on sleep parameters: total sleep time was increased; light non-REM sleep was diminished; slow-wave sleep and REM sleep were augmented; sleep apnoeas were eliminated completely or almost completely; oxygen saturation was markedly improved. At one month follow-up, most clinical features were improved; daytime blood gases showed little change but the number of red cells was decreased. On the whole, the tolerance was good in this highly motivated group of patients: eleven patients (92%) were willing to continue their home treatment with the same device. Most difficulties were due to the making of a tailored molded nasal mask and its use during sleep.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen
vernacular_title: Essai multicentrique d'un dispositif de traitement des apnées obstructives du sommeil par la pression positive continue.