Unveiling the hidden risks of CPAP device innovations and the necessity of patient-centric testing.

A 72-year-old patient had a severe sleep apnea syndrome well controlled for many years through CPAP therapy. When switching to a newer device with upgraded functions, therapy completely failed. A video recording performed by the patient's wife showed high frequency mask movements suggesting inability to maintain a therapeutic pressure with high frequency pressure fluctuations, confirmed afterwards during full night polysomnography and in a bench study.

Feasibility of a Hypoxic Challenge Test Under Noninvasive Ventilation Versus Oxygen in Neuromuscular Patients with Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency.

Ribeiro Baptista, Bruno, Morgane Faure, Gimbada Benny Mwenge, Capucine Morelot-Panzini, Christian Straus, Thomas Similowski, and Jésus Gonzalez-Bermejo. Feasibility of a hypoxic challenge test under noninvasive ventilation versus oxygen in neuromuscular patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency. 22:346-350, 2021.

CPAP Added to Oxygen Administration Avoid Intubation in Acute Respiratory Distress in COVID-19 Pneumonia. Case Report.

It was recently described that COVID-19 pneumonia patients had an atypical form of the ARDS syndrome and required gentle ventilation. We report here on benefits of CPAP treatment in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia. A 63-year-old patient of African origin presented to the emergency room with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Effect of changes in periodic limb movements under cpap on adherence and long term compliance in obstructive sleep apnea.

Purpose of the study Periodic leg movements (PLMs) are found in 30% of patients suffering from OSA. Under CPAP, we observed that PLMs can increase, decrease, or remain unchanged. The predictors of these changes are not well established.

Impact of purchasing the CPAP device on acceptance and long-term adherence: a Belgian model.

Rationale: In Belgium, patients with moderate to severe OSA (AHI > 20) who show less than 30 micro-arousals per hour slept (MAI) cannot benefit from CPAP refund by the social security (SS).

Objectives: To assess the influence of reimbursement on CPAP acceptance, and long-term adherence.

Methods: OSA patients (AHI > 20) were included regardless of MAI.

Targeted hypoglossal nerve stimulation for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: Six-month results.

Objectives/hypothesis: This feasibility study was designed to show the preliminary safety and efficacy of targeted hypoglossal neurostimulation (THN), and to identify baseline predictors of successful therapy.

Study Design: Open-label, prospective, multicenter, single-arm cohort study, conducted at seven centers in the U.S.

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very frequent affliction that affects about 1-5% of the adult population in its severe form. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most commonly used treatment and is highly effective, but its use is limited by low long-term adherence rates and overall poor acceptance among the patients. Therefore, there is a need for developing alternative approaches to OSA treatment, including a more 'natural' concept of maintaining an open airway through neuromodulation.

Targeted hypoglossal neurostimulation for obstructive sleep apnoea: a 1-year pilot study.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective but cumbersome treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Noncompliant patients need alternative therapies. We studied a tongue neurostimulation approach: targeted hypoglossal neurostimulation (THN) therapy with the aura6000™ System.