Factors Affecting Optimal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Level in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to examine factors (BMI, neck circumference, AHI etc.) affecting optimal CPAP levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Materials and Methods: A total of 120 patients with OSAS who underwent successful auto-titration for CPAP treatment were included in this study. Correlations between the optimal CPAP level and baseline data were analyzed.
Results: The mean optimal pressure level in the 120 OSAS patients was 9.11 ± 2.81 cm H2O. The mean optimal pressure levels in the mild, moderate, and severe OSAS groups were 8.01 ± 2.60, 8.32 ± 2.22, and 9.71 ± 3.01 cm H2O, respectively. Apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) (r=0.297, p<0.001) and minimal SaO2 (r=-0.264, p<0.004) were significantly correlated with optimal pressure level. 22 patients in the titration failure group had severe AHI overall; 6 patients had REM-related and 2 had position-related OSAS. Patients in the titration failure group who did not have a specific diagnosis (rapid eye movement (REM) or positional OSAS) had very severe AHI levels (mean AHI of 67.90).
Conclusion: According to the correlation tests, AHI and the lowest saturation were the two most important predictors of optimal CPAP level.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 16, 2020
Submission Date
January 21, 2020
Acceptance Date
March 6, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 1