The Tale of Two Sleep Apnea Patients - Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder the American Academy of sleep medicine note that it effective 2% to 4% of the adult population. This article follows two patients with sleep apnea and who are experiencing cardiac and pulmonary complications as a result of it. In one case noncompliance and the other newly diagnosed with OSA. In this case study we consulted different members of the healthcare team to assist with maintaining compliance with use of CPAP machines, not only in the hospital but a home monitoring system to keep the patients in touch with the healthcare team. We found that the most successful patient at home like any other chronic condition is patient is motivated to improve and they have a support home environment.