Predicted body weight relationships for protective ventilation - unisex proposals from pre-term through to adult.

Background: The lung-protective ventilation bundle has been shown to reduce mortality in adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This concept has expanded to other areas of acute adult ventilation and is recommended for pediatric ventilation. A component of lung-protective ventilation relies on a prediction of lean body weight from height.

The Effect of Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes.

Rationale: There is uncertainty about the effects of treating obstructive sleep apnea on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Objectives: To determine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 2 diabetes improves glycemic control.

Methods: In this trial, we randomized patients with type 2 diabetes and no previous diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, with a glycated hemoglobin level of 6.

Assessment of the impact on compliance of a new CPAP system in obstructive sleep apnea.

Background: Despite the efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), compliance with therapy remains suboptimal.The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of S9TM increased compliance in established CPAP users.

Methods: Subjects with OSA (50) were recruited into the study.