Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Worsens Central Apneas During Sleep

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
2907093	Chest	2005	10 Pages	PDF

Abstract

BLPAP often increases the frequency of CSR and non-CSR central apneas during sleep. Since CSR has adverse effects on cardiac function and sleep, it is important to consider this possible adverse effect of BLPAP.

Keywords

CSR IPAP REM ChF EPAP CPAP SDB PsV obstructive sleep apnea sleep-disordered breathing Osa Periodic breathing Cheyne-Stokes respiration Positive pressure respiration Pressure support ventilation rapid eye movement Sleep apnea syndromes Continuous positive airway pressure bilevel positive airway pressure Continuous positive airways pressure expiratory positive airway pressure congestive heart failure Polysomnography