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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on: December 6, 2016
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in the dental office setting
1Food and Drug Administration, USA.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widespread disease with a prevalence of 4 to 9 percent in the world's population. It occurs in all age groups from neonates to senior citizens, but weight, age, race and gender all influence its expression. OSA is as common as asthma and in its severe form can cause fatal cardiovascular damage. Since a dental practice often treats entire families on a routine basis, the setting is a natural place to aid in identifying patients at risk for having OSA.
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