Continuous positive airway pressure delivery interfaces for obstructive sleep apnoea

CL Chai‐Coetzer, A Pathinathan… - Cochrane Database of …, 2006 - cochranelibrary.com
CL Chai‐Coetzer, A Pathinathan, BJ Smith
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006cochranelibrary.com
Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the mainstay of therapy for
moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, compliance with CPAP has
been less than ideal. There are many different CPAP interfaces now available for the
treatment of OSA. The type of CPAP delivery interface is likely to influence a patient's
acceptance of CPAP therapy and long term compliance. Objectives This review aims to
compare the efficacy of the various CPAP delivery interfaces available for the treatment of …
Background
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the mainstay of therapy for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, compliance with CPAP has been less than ideal. There are many different CPAP interfaces now available for the treatment of OSA. The type of CPAP delivery interface is likely to influence a patient's acceptance of CPAP therapy and long term compliance.
Objectives
This review aims to compare the efficacy of the various CPAP delivery interfaces available for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea.
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