Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Adaptive Servo Ventilation to Treat an Infant with both Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Sendon CS, Harrington JW and Chocano JHF

Adaptive Servo Ventilation to Treat an Infant with both Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and non-invasive positive pressure support, including continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) and bi-level positive air pressure (BiPAP), are used to treat sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children. In a child with severe central and obstructive sleep apnea that the above interventions are not indicated or failed, a tracheostomy may be the only option. This case report involves such a child that was unresponsive to view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000157

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