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10 Σεπ 2024 · A hypoglossal nerve stimulator is an implantable device that can help improve your breathing while you sleep. But getting one doesn’t come without risks. The gold standard treatment for...
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is an increasingly widespread OSA treatment. ... also patients suffering from mild OSA could potentially benefit from HNS,31 while some issues related to the invasiveness of the implanted device and the related patient discomfort should be taken into account to avoid patients' overtreatment. Moreover, HNS ...
5 ημέρες πριν · This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 clinical trials investigates the efficacy and safety of different hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) devices for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), who were intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
1 Δεκ 2021 · Bilateral simulation of the hypoglossal nerve could potentially provide enhanced stimulation of the airway during sleep, compared to unilateral stimulation. Therefore, this is an area being actively studied in human trials.
28 Μαΐ 2024 · For patients with OSA who cannot tolerate or decline PAP, hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is being increasingly used as a therapy. Treatment of OSA using HNS is discussed in this topic. Treatment of OSA and management of nonadherence to PAP therapy are discussed separately.
19 Ιαν 2022 · While stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve may be beneficial during deep sedation or recovery from anesthesia, its use may adversely affect supraglottic tube placement and potentially risk dislodgement of the supraglottic device in the absence of neuromuscular blocking agents.
Surgical options are invasive, not appropriate for severe OSA, and associated with pain and long healing time. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), or upper airway stimulation (UAS), is a novel therapy in treating moderate and severe degrees of OSA in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.
