Multidisciplinary Alternatives to CPAP Program for CPAP-Intolerant Patients | Zendy

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Multidisciplinary Alternatives to CPAP Program for CPAP-Intolerant Patients

Author(s) -

Anita V. Shelgikar,

Sharon Aronovich,

Jeffrey J. Stanley

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of clinical sleep medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529

H-Index - 92

eISSN - 1550-9397

pISSN - 1550-9389

DOI - 10.5664/jcsm.6508

Subject(s) - medicine , continuous positive airway pressure , multidisciplinary approach , obstructive sleep apnea , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , social science , sociology

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance remains a persistent problem for many obstructive sleep apnea patients. Clinicians and researchers continue to search for other effective treatment modalities given the well-documented sequelae associated with untreated obstructive sleep apnea. A multidisciplinary "Alternatives to CPAP program" (ALT) can facilitate systematic evaluation of non-CPAP therapies appropriate for an individual patient. We review successful strategies and barriers encountered during implementation of an ALT at our institution. Creation of similar programs in private practice and academic settings can help medical, dental, and surgical sleep medicine specialists coordinate evaluation and treatment of CPAP-intolerant patients.

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