Average Volume-assured Pressure Support as Rescue Therapy after CPAP Failure in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Case Series Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is frequently prescribed for patients with residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) following adenotonsillectomy.

Objectives

The goal was to examine the efficacy of noninvasive ventilation with average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) as a potential option for children with failed CPAP titration.

Methods

In a single-center retrospective study, we included children aged 1-17 years, with polysomnographically confirmed OSA who underwent AVAPS titration following failed CPAP titration. In addition to describing the clinical characteristics of the included patients, we compared polysomnographic parameters before and after AVAPS.

Results

Nine patients met the inclusion criteria; out of them, 8 (89%) were male

SUBMITTER: Peng VT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351336 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature