Influence of Head Extension, Flexion, and Rotation on Collapsibility of the Passive Upper Airway

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of head posture on upper airway collapsibility and site of collapse of the passive human upper airway. DESIGN: Pharyngeal critical closing pressure (Pcrit) and site of airway collapse were assessed during head flexion, extension and rotation in individuals u...

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Main Authors: Walsh, Jennifer H., Maddison, Kathleen J., Platt, Peter R., Hillman, David R., Eastwood, Peter R.
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado em: Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC 2008
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Sleep Apnea Assessment
Acesso em linha:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2572750/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18853942
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