Oronasal Masks Require a Higher Pressure than Nasal and Nasal Pillow Masks for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Oronasal masks are frequently used for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of this study was to (1) determine if CPAP requirements are higher for oronasal masks compared to nasal mask interfaces and (2) assess...

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Published in:J Clin Sleep Med
Main Authors: Deshpande, Sheetal, Joosten, Simon, Turton, Anthony, Edwards, Bradley A., Landry, Shane, Mansfield, Darren R., Hamilton, Garun S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2016
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Scientific Investigations
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4990949/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27448430
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.6128
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