Comparative study of autotitrating and fixed-pressure CPAP in the home: a randomized, single-blind crossover trial

C Hukins - Sleep, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: To compare compliance and treatment response between
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and auto-titrating positive airway pressure …

Constant vs automatic continuous positive airway pressure therapy: home evaluation

MP d'Ortho, V Grillier-Lanoir, P Levy, F Goldenberg… - Chest, 2000 - Elsevier
Study objectives: To compare the efficacy and patienttolerance, compliance, and preference
between auto-continuous positiveairway pressure (CPAP) and constant CPAP. Design …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy and patient satisfaction with autoadjusting CPAP with variable expiratory pressure vs standard CPAP: a two-night randomized crossover trial

AT Mulgrew, R Cheema, J Fleetham, CF Ryan… - Sleep and …, 2007 - Springer
Expiratory pressure relief (C-Flex) technology monitors the patient's airflow during expiration
and reduces the pressure in response to the patient. Increased comfort levels associated …

Comparison between automatic and fixed positive airway pressure therapy in the home

CA Massie, N McArdle, RW Hart… - American journal of …, 2003 - atsjournals.org
We tested the hypothesis that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) use and
outcomes can be improved by an autotitrating CPAP device in patients with obstructive …

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 …

[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 …

AutoCPAP initiation at home: optimal trial duration and cost-effectiveness

A Bachour, JT Virkkala, PK Maasilta - Sleep medicine, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The duration of automatic computer-controlled continuous positive airway
pressure device (autoCPAP) initiation at home varies largely between sleep centers. Our …

Comparison of three auto-adjusting positive pressure devices in patients with sleep apnoea

GM Nolan, S Ryan, TM O'Connor… - European Respiratory …, 2006 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Auto-adjustable continuous positive airway pressure (APAP) devices are an emerging
treatment alternative to fixed-pressure continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy …

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 …

Evaluation of autoCPAP devices in home treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome

JC Meurice, A Cornette, F Philip-Joet, JL Pepin… - Sleep medicine, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quality of life (QOL) and sleepiness for patients with sleep
apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) might improve with continuous positive airway pressure …