Results We found 43 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our
inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for …

Positive airway pressure therapy (PAP) is commonly prescribed treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA). Traditionally, a sleep technician determined the optimal pressure for …

Objective: To study the impact that heated humidification instituted in the beginning of
automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) therapy has on compliance with and the side …

Résumé La pression positive continue (PPC) reste actuellement le traitement du syndrome
d'apnées obstructives du sommeil le plus utilisé et le plus efficace. En revanche, son …

无创正压通气(noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, NPPV) 是指不经人工气道而给予的
机械通气. NPPV 操作简便, 患者易接受, 而且气道损伤和呼吸机相关肺炎等并发症少 …

Points essentiels La pression positive continue (PPC) reste actuellement le traitement du
syndrome d'apnées obstructives du sommeil (SAOS) le plus utilisé et le plus efficace. La …

Comparative effectiveness research encompasses research that compares two interventions
to each other, and takes place in real-world settings without strict inclusion and exclusion …

Educational aims To explain that the nocturnal events experienced by patients with OSAHS
are caused by an abnormal increase in the collapsibility of the upper airway. To show that …

1.1. Review question: What is the comparative clinical and cost effectiveness of different
types of positive airway pressure devices (for example, fixed-pressure CPAP, variable …

Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIPPV) was originally used in patients with acute
respiratory compromises or exacerbations of chronic respiratory diseases, as an alternative …