Obstructive sleep apnea: acute effects of CPAP on polyssonographic variables
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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 acute effects of CPAP on polysomnographic variables in patients with OSA. Materials and methods: This study is a case series with 31 patients (55.8 ± 11.4 years; 22 men) in the initial phase of CPAP treatment. The subjects were evaluated by means of polysomnography with and without CPAP (10.2 ± 3.1 cmH2O) and without CPAP, on different days, by means of the following variables: sleep stages 1, 2 and 3 (N1, N2 and N3), rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, apnea and hypopnea index (AHI), AHI in REM sleep (AHIREM) and the micro-arousal index (MAI). Results: The use of CPAP resulted in a reduction of N2 (p < 0.001), AHI (p < 0.001), AHIREM (p < 0.001) and MAI (p = 0.001). There was an increase in N3 (p = 0.006) and REM sleep (p < 0.001) during the night with use of CPAP. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that, from the first night of use by patients with OSA, CPAP promotes greater balance between sleep phases, and improves sleep quality. These results should be presented to patients and their families in order to encourage greater adherence in the initial phase of treatment with CPAPDownloads
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2017-09-20
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Colomé Beck, M., Facco Piccin, C., Alves de Oliveira, L. C., Scapini, F., Coser Neto, R. F., & Vargas da Silva, A. M. (2017). Obstructive sleep apnea: acute effects of CPAP on polyssonographic variables. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 28(2). https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-5150.028.002.AO02
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