Scientific article
French

Pneumologie. Traitement du syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil par pression positive continue (PPC)

Other titlePneumology. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure: new options
Published inRevue médicale suisse, vol. 6, no. 232, p. 132-136
Publication date2010
Abstract

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is accepted as first line therapy for Sleep Obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome. Over the past few years, several new devices have been made available, aiming to improve patient comfort and compliance. In 25 years, major changes in technology have occurred, and CPAP has evolved from fixed pressure devices to auto-adjusting bi-level positive airway pressure. The algorithms and software of the newly commercialized devices are sometimes difficult to apprehend. In spite of impressive changes in technology, an obvious benefit in terms of compliance or comfort is yet to be demonstrated, and independent validations of these new devices are necessary.

Keywords
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure/*trends
  • Humans
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/*therapy
Citation (ISO format)
MOLLEYRES, S. et al. Pneumologie. Traitement du syndrome d’apnées obstructives du sommeil par pression positive continue (PPC). In: Revue médicale suisse, 2010, vol. 6, n° 232, p. 132–136.
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