Abstract Since late December 2019, COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel
coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has spread rapidly around the world, causing unprecedented …

This clinical guideline supported by the Brazilian Sleep Association comprises a brief history
of the development of Brazilian sleep physiotherapy, outlines the role of the physiotherapist …

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

Non-invasive ventilation is commonly used for respiratory support. However, in some cases,
mask application can cause pressure ulcers to specific features of the face, resulting in pain …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for the majority of
patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). However, long-term …

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is standard practice for patients with neuromuscular
respiratory failure. Observational studies in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy 1 …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) telemonitoring (TMg) has become widely
implemented in routine clinical care. Objective measures of CPAP compliance, residual …

Health systems, which have been under great pressure with the COVID-19 outbreak,
encountered problems in accessing some urgently needed medical resources. One of these …

The technology underlying the development of novel ventilatory modes for long-term
noninvasive ventilation of patients with chronic hypercapnia is continuously evolving …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the primary treatment of sleep-disordered breathing
including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and sleep-related hypoventilation …