The efficacy and tolerance of a nasal CPAP device marketed in France (Pression +, Sefam) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndromes have been evaluated in a co-operative trial including 12 patients. This study confirmed the efficacy of nasal CPAP on sleep parameters: total sleep time was increased; light non-REM sleep was diminished; slow-wave sleep and REM sleep were augmented; sleep apnoeas were eliminated completely or almost completely; oxygen saturation was markedly improved. At one month follow-up, most clinical features were improved; daytime blood gases showed little change but the number of red cells was decreased. On the whole, the tolerance was good in this highly motivated group of patients: eleven patients (92%) were willing to continue their home treatment with the same device. Most difficulties were due to the making of a tailored molded nasal mask and its use during sleep.
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JMIR Pediatr Parent
January 2025
School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Methods: This qualitative study was embedded in a pilot randomized controlled trial on parent-administered pediatric tuina for improving sleep and appetite in school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD.
J Med Internet Res
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International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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