Introduction: The purpose of this systematic review is to provide supporting evidence for the
clinical practice guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults using …

Face masks are loose-fitting masks that cover the nose and mouth and have ear ties at the
back of the head whereas respirators are tight-fitting face covering devices which filter the air …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Introduction Research in the field of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has contributed to the
development of new NIV interfaces. However, interface tolerance plays a crucial role in …

Background Nasal CPAP is the “gold standard” treatment for OSA. However, oronasal
masks are frequently used in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to perform a meta …

ABSTRACT CPAP is considered the gold standard treatment in OSA and is highly
efficacious in controlling OSA symptoms. However, treatment effectiveness is limited …

Until now, no study has directly network meta‐analysed the impact of nasal masks, nasal
pillows and oronasal masks on continuous positive airway pressure therapy in patients with …

The selection of the mask interface for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is recognized to be an
essential part for therapy success. While nasal masks are the first recommended option in …

Long-term non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an accepted therapy for sleep-related respiratory
disorders and respiratory insufficiency or failure. Increase in the use of long-term NIV may, in …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has dramatically changed the treatment of both acute and
chronic respiratory failure in the last 2 decades. The success of NIV is correlated to the …