Model study on the change of the pressure applied by automatic CPAP devices when subjected to simulated respiratory events with and without increases in upper airway resistance
J Rigau, M Schwaibold, D Plattner, R Farré, JM Montserrat, H Wöhrle, D Navajas · Pneumologie · 2005 · Heft 04
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Introduction: Automatic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices are increasingly being used for treating patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). Most of these devices are based on detecting respiratory events from the analysis of the breathing flow shape and/or snoring. However, other devices also include the detection of upper airway resistance increases for identifying obstructive events. The differences in the detection method of these devices may influence their strategy for modifying the applied CPAP during treatment, specifically in the presence of central and obstructive events.…