Sleep Apnea Fix No Panacea for Brain-Injured Patients
Sleep apnea treatment may reduce breathing disturbances treatment in brain-injured patients, but daytime sleepiness and other clinical symptoms are likely to continue, researchers said.
In 13 patients with obstructive sleep apnea following traumatic brain injury, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) eliminated episodes of apnea, hypopnea, and snoring.