Motor vehicle accidents in CPAP-compliant obstructive sleep apnea patients-a long-term observational study - Myllyl ä M, Anttalainen U, Saaresranta T, Laitinen T.

PURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with a 2- to 7-fold risk of motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may reduce MVA risk. We further explored this issue in long-term CPAP users and untr...
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