Publications by authors named "Chatkarin Tepwimonpetkun"
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder usually diagnosed through polysomnography (PSG). Moderate to severe OSA can significantly increase morbidity and mortality. Existing screening tools have limited accuracy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a Bluetooth position monitor called NaTu sensor and its mobile phone application for detecting sleep position among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during polysomnography (PSG).
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on adults with suspected of having OSA who underwent PSG. Sleep positions were recorded simultaneously using a video-validated PSG position sensor and the NaTu sensor.
Background: This study is aimed at determining the quality of life, mental health, and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Thai OSA patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic as this data has been lacking.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a university hospital between September 2021 and April 2022. OSA patients aged 18 years or older who required home CPAP treatment were included.
Purpose: Positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence is a significant issue among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the data are limited regarding PAP adherence during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and October 2020 at the Excellence Center for Sleep Disorders, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Background: Weaning from mechanical ventilation is a crucial process for critically ill patients. Hand grip strength (HGS) is an assessment tool for respiratory muscle function to assist guidance of extubation.
Objective: To evaluate HGS as a predictor for in-hospital clinical outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients.