Effect of CPAP on Sleep Spindles In Patients with OSA

Conclusion Both spindle count and oxygen saturation were recorded to be significantly increased under CPAP titration while there was a significant decrease in apnea-hypopnea. We have shown that significant increase in number of spindles can be achieved with CPAP treatment, those to be decreased in patient with OSA. Number of spindles may play a role as an indicator of better outcome in OSA patients.
Source: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research