Tracking Pulse Oximeter Findings Before, During and After Titration of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) for Patients With Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Abstract

The maximum tolerable jaw protrusive setting on a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient is believed to optimally open the airway and reduce apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) as measured by polysomnography (PSG). However, the objective data to support this contention are inconclusive. There may be a range of sub-maximal jaw protrusion settings that achieve the desired improvement in OSA symptoms. Analysis of nightly pulse oximetty (pulseox) data during home titration of a MAD may indicate when optimal protrusion is achieved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1012726

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  • Jaime K. Lee

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  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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  • Medicine

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