Adverse outcomes have been reported in the perioperative setting in patients with known or unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Although epidemiologic data report a prevalence of OSAS at about 5%,1 patients presenting to surgery have an estimated prevalence of 1–9%, or even higher in certain surgical categories.2 Ashton et al. studied 1487 men older than 40 … [Read more...] about Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw
Volume 2.1 : Feb-Mar 2007
Dig Deeper, or It Is About Time We Standardlize our Tools – Noam Hadas
I have been active in sleep for the past 15 years, and I am excited to see the explosive growth in activity and the recognition that sleep medicine has achieved over this period. Indeed, there are very few examples in medicine that showed such a move from a curiosity item hailed by some researchers, into a well-accepted and active medical specialty. Still, in at least one … [Read more...] about Dig Deeper, or It Is About Time We Standardlize our Tools – Noam Hadas
Changes in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) During the First Six Months Following Bariatric Surgery – Clifford A. Massie and Robert W. Hart
Clifford A. Massie, PhD and Robert W. Hart, MD Abstract Objective: Determine whether CPAP pressure requirements change during the first six months following bariatric surgery. Methods: Bariatric surgery patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were placed on Autoset therapy before surgery and were seen at 2-weeks, 3-months and 6-months after surgery. … [Read more...] about Changes in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) During the First Six Months Following Bariatric Surgery – Clifford A. Massie and Robert W. Hart
Comparison of Two Limited-Channel Systems for the Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea in the Home – Philip R. Westbrook, Michael J. Dickel, Dennis Nicholson, Daniel J. Levendowski, Timothy Zavora, Vladimir Simeunovic and Roy Dalati
Philip R. Westbrook, MD, Michael J. Dickel, PhD, Dennis Nicholson, MD, Daniel J. Levendowski, MBA, Timothy Zavora, BS, Vladimir Simeunovic, BS and Roy Dalati, BS Abstract Objective: To compare two commercially available limited channel systems utilizing in-home self-applied recorders to each other and to standard in-laboratory attended nocturnal polysomnography (PSG) for … [Read more...] about Comparison of Two Limited-Channel Systems for the Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea in the Home – Philip R. Westbrook, Michael J. Dickel, Dennis Nicholson, Daniel J. Levendowski, Timothy Zavora, Vladimir Simeunovic and Roy Dalati
Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone
David Barone Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as the cessation of airflow despite continuously respiratory effort. It occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and causing air flow into the lungs to be interrupted. The temporary stoppage of air flow leads to gradual reduction in … [Read more...] about Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone