Continuous Home Oxygen Therapy

Nocturnal Ventilator Support in COPD

“…After one year, the cycle ergometer exercise endurance and exertional dyspnoea were better in patients who received oxygen. [19] …”

“…There is no evidence that this positive effect on survival occurs in other aetiologies of respiratory failure or in COPD patients with more moderate hypoxaemia. [19] …”

“…Like any drug, oxygen therapy has its side effects and risks, although it is generally a safe treatment if the basic guidelines are followed. [19] COPD with OSAS Sleep-disordered breathing (mainly obstructive sleep apnea) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the most common lung diseases: a large number of patients have both disorders, hence the term ''overlap syndrome. The COPD overlap syndrome was first described by Flenley in 1985 as a combination of COPD and obstructive apnea-hypoapnea syndrome.…”

“…(Provide appropriate skin protection.) Reduce exposure toward the evening • Suggest to the resident that he or she should not look at the clock when waking up during the night; this can cause anxiety • If the resident is unable to fall asleep after [15][16][17][18][19][20] minutes, recommend that he or she get up, go to another room or space, and try not to watch TV because the screen light is bright and stimulating. The resident could get something to eat, perhaps • Caffeine or nicotine should be avoided after midday; no more than 3 alcoholic drinks in 1 day.…”

The Effect of Supplemental Oxygen in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

“…The Effect of Supplemental Oxygen in Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Juan F. Masa, MD, PhD 1,17 ; Jaime Corral, MD 1,17 ; Auxiliadora Romero, MD 11 ; Candela Caballero, MD 11 ; Joaquin Terán-Santos, MD, PhD 2,17 ; Maria L. Alonso-Álvarez, MD, PhD 2,17 ; Teresa Gomez-Garcia, MD 3 ; Mónica González, MD, PhD 4 ; Soledad López-Martínez, MD 5 ; Pilar De Lucas, MD, PhD 5 ; José M. Marin, MD, PhD 6,17 ; Sergi Marti, MD, PhD 7,17 ; Trinidad Díaz-Cambriles, MD 8,17 ; Eusebi Chiner, MD, PhD 9 ; Miguel Merchan, MStat 1 ; Carlos Egea, MD, PhD 10,17 ; Ana Obeso, MD, MSc 18 ; Babak Mokhlesi, MD, MSc 19 ; on behalf of the Spanish Sleep Network Spanish Sleep Network: Estefanía García-Ledesma, MD 1 ; M-Ángeles Sánchez-Quiroga MD 20 ; Estrella Ordax, MD 2,17 ; Nicolás González-Mangado, MD, PhD 3,17 ; Maria F. Troncoso, MD, PhD 3,17 ; Maria-Ángeles Martinez-Martinez, MD 4 ; Olga Cantalejo, MD 4 ; Elena Ojeda, MD 5 ; Santiago J. Carrizo, MD, PhD 6,17 ; Begoña Gallego, MD, PhD 6 ; Mercedes Pallero, MD 7,17 ; Maria Antonia Ramón, PT, MSC 7,17 ; Josefa Díaz-de-Atauri, MD, PhD 8,…”