| 호기시 감압술 |
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주민경 |
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한림대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실 |
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| Expiratory Pressure Modulation |
| Min-Kyung Chu |
| Department of Neurology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea |
| Corresponding Author:
Min-Kyung Chu ,Tel: +82-31-380-3740, Fax: +82-31-381-4659, Email: chumk@hallym.ac.kr |
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Received: June 5, 2007 Accepted: June 24, 2007 Published online: June 30, 2007 |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that is associated with important neuropsychological and cardiovascular sequelae.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is frequently prescribed treatment and is effective in reducing objective and subjective
complaints. The efficacy of CPAP is compromised by relative poor compliance. A typical complaint by those using conventional CPAP
is that it is difficult to exhale. Therefore, reducing pressure during exhalation may improve tolerance with therapy. Expiratory pressure
modulation (EPM) technology monitors the patient’s airflow during expiration and reduces the pressure in response to the patients.
Increased comfort levels associated with EPM therapy have potential to improve patient adherence to therapy.
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| Keywords:
Expiratory pressure modulation | Continuous positive airway pressure | Obstructive sleep apnea |
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