Obstructive sleep apnea: acute effects of CPAP on polyssonographic variables

• Main Authors: Marco Colomé Beck (Author), Chaiane Facco Piccin (Author), Luiz Carlos Alves de Oliveira (Author), Fabrício Scapini (Author), Reinaldo Fernando Coser Neto (Author), Antônio Marcos Vargas da Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction The use of non-invasive ventilation in the form of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is among the main therapeutic options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Yet the effects of CPAP obtained on the first night of use are underreported. Objective To evaluate the ac...