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corkyiscool3328

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Central sleep apnea occurs more often than obstructive sleep apnea.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Available evidence has shown that bilevel pressure is associated with better patient compliance than the conventional CPAP.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Central sleep apnea is not as common as obstructive sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Although patient acceptance may be slightly better with bilevel pressure, the published data have shown no difference in compliance between conventional CPAP and BiPAP.


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