Improved follow-up by peripheral arterial tonometry in CPAP-treated patients with obstructive sleep apnea and persistent excessive daytime sleepiness

ConclusionPAT could detect significantly more residual SDB under CPAP treatment than 6Ch-PM. Diagnostic work-up of CPAP-treated OSA patients with persistent EDS might be optimized, as insufficient pressure level adjustments could be recognized more precisely in time, possibly preventing more resource-consuming procedures, and potentially increased morbidity.Clinical trial registrationDRKS00007705
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research