Patients’ preferences and the efficacy of a hybrid model of a minimal contact nasal mask in patients with sleep apnea treated with CPAP
Objectives: To evaluate patient`s satisfaction, efficacy and adherence to CPAP with a hybrid nasal mask (DW) we tested patients with OSA in unattended setting under real-life conditions. Material and Methods: Prospective, comparative study using DW mask 7 days against habitual mask...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Sleep Science |
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| Online Access: | http://sleepscience.org.br/export-pdf/523/ssci-11-04-0254.pdf |
| Summary: | Objectives: To evaluate patient`s satisfaction, efficacy and adherence to CPAP with a hybrid nasal
mask (DW) we tested patients with OSA in unattended setting under real-life conditions. Material
and Methods: Prospective, comparative study using DW mask 7 days against habitual mask in patients
adapted to CPAP therapy. Results: We analyzed 52 patients: 35 men (67%) with IAH mean;
24.3±12.3 events/hour. At baseline mean compliance of 5.42±1.83 hours/night. After using DW
mask, patients reported fewer marks, more comfort, greater partners acceptance, easier to use and
was ranked higher to preventing leaks; p<0.05, and adherence (1 more hour per night, p>0.0042).
Differences were not found in pressure 90th-95th percentile (9.6±9.2 cm of H2O, p<0.5), leaks
(19.8±17 liters/min. p<0.37) or residual AHI (3.38±3.05 events/hour. p<0.93). Conclusion: In an
uncontrolled non-randomized study, patients can use DW mask with similar leak level and better
adherence as compared to conventional masks. |
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| ISSN: | 1984-0659 1984-0063 |