Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Evaluation of auto bi-level algorithm to treat pressure intolerance in obstructive sleep apnea.
The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a new auto-adjusting bi-level algorithm was comparable to a standard method for prescribing bi-level therapy. ⋯ Our results demonstrated that the auto-adjusting bi-level mode normalized AHI comparable to the standard bi-level mode. The results of this study have several significant implications for the clinical management of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition and is associated with untoward complications. Non-compliance with positive airway pressure (PAP) limits the efficacy of the PAP therapy. The auto-adjusting bi-level mode provides a potentially reliable alternative for sleep clinicians faced with prescribing bi-level PAP for non-compliant patients. This study documents that this type of auto-adjusting device provides effective treatment of OSA.