[HTML][HTML] A randomized trial of auto-titrating CPAP and fixed CPAP in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea

SF Hussain, L Love, H Burt, JA Fleetham - Respiratory medicine, 2004 - Elsevier
Background: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the treatment of choice
for obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea (OSAH). Auto-titrating CPAP (APAP) devices …

Randomized controlled trial of variable-pressure versus fixed-pressure continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea …

M Vennelle, S White, RL Riha, TW Mackay… - Sleep, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objective: To determine whether fixed-pressure or variable-pressure CPAP
was preferred by patients and gave better outcomes in patients with the obstructive sleep …

Randomized short-term trial of two autoCPAP devices versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of sleep apnea

O Senn, T Brack, F Matthews, EW Russi… - American journal of …, 2003 - atsjournals.org
We evaluated the efficacy of two different continuous positive airway pressure devices with
automatic mask pressure adjustment (autoCPAP) in comparison with fixed CPAP in treating …

Auto bi-level pressure relief–PAP is as effective as CPAP in OSA patients—a pilot study

A Blau, M Minx, JG Peter, M Glos, T Penzel… - Sleep and …, 2012 - Springer
Purpose Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the therapy of choice for the
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Not all patients can use CPAP therapy with …

The use of auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure for treatment of adult obstructive sleep apnea

RB Berry, JM Parish, KM Hartse - Sleep, 2002 - academic.oup.com
This paper reviews the efficacy of auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure (APAP)
for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. It is based on a review of 30 articles published in …

Preference for fixed or automatic CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

O Marrone, O Resta, A Salvaggio, T Giliberti, A Stefano… - Sleep medicine, 2004 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The aims of this study were to compare compliance to treatment with fixed
CPAP and with autoCPAP, subjective preference for type of CPAP treatment, and factors …

Two months follow up of auto-CPAP treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea

A Boudewyns, V Grillier-Lanoir, MJ Willemen… - Thorax, 1999 - thorax.bmj.com
BACKGROUND Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with fixed mask pressure is
the current standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Auto-CPAP devices …

Auto-titrating versus standard continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: results of a meta-analysis

NT Ayas, SR Patel, A Malhotra, M Schulzer, M Malhotra… - Sleep, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objective: To compare the effectiveness of auto-titrating continuous positive
airway pressure (APAP) versus conventional continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in …

Effect of automatic versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: an up-to-date meta-analysis

T Xu, T Li, D Wei, Y Feng, L Xian, H Wu, J Xu - Sleep and Breathing, 2012 - Springer
Purpose This study was made to evaluate the effect of automatic continuous positive airway
pressure (auto-CPAP) versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure (fixed CPAP) in …

Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on apnea–hypopnea index in obstructive sleep apnea based on long-term compliance

BA Stuck, S Leitzbach, JT Maurer - Sleep and Breathing, 2012 - Springer
Purpose Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard in the
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), its effectiveness depends on the regular use. In …