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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
Obstructive sleep apnoea and arthrogryposis
Cindy Jon1, Ricardo Alberto Mosquera1, Sarah Mitchell2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
Arthrogryposis is a rare condition characterised by multiple congenital joint contractures. We present a case of a 10-year-old child with arthrogryposis and snoring. Polysomnography revealed significant obstructive sleep apnoea and hypoventilation that improved but did not completely resolve with adenotonsillectomy. With continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, there was full resolution of all sleep disordered breathing. Initially, the patient admitted to difficulty tolerating nasal CPAP at home. However, she steadily improved adherence to therapy and admitted that with nasal CPAP use for the whole night, she felt more energised during the daytime.
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