Continuous positive airway pressure therapy: New generations.
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ABSTRACT
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). However, CPAP is not tolerated by all patients with OSAS and alternative modes of pressure delivery have been developed to overcome pressure intolerance, thereby improving patient comfort and adherence. Auto-adjustable positive airway pressure (APAP) devices may be utilised for the long-term management of OSAS and may also assist in the initial diagnosis of OSAS and titration of conventional CPAP therapy. Newer modalities such as C-Flex and A-Flex also show promise as treatment options in the future. However, the evidence supporting the use of these alternative modalities remains scant, in particular with regard to long-term cardiovascular outcomes. In addition, not all APAP devices use the same technological algorithms and data supporting individual APAP devices cannot be extrapolated to support all. Further studies are required to validate the roles of APAP, C-Flex and AFlex. In the interim, standard CPAP therapy should continue as the mainstay of OSAS management.
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Calidad de Vida
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Investigación
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Algoritmos
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Humanos
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Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Respiración con Presión Positiva
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño
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Presión de las Vías Aéreas Positiva Contínua
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Diseño de Equipo
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Inglés
Año:
2010
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