1990
Sleep in Postpolio Syndrome
Steljes D, Kryger M, Kirk B, Millar T. Sleep in Postpolio Syndrome. CHEST Journal 1990, 98: 133-140. PMID: 2361379, DOI: 10.1378/chest.98.1.133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNasal mask ventilationPost-polio patientsGroup 1 patientsNasal CPAPPoor sleep qualityMask ventilationMixed apneaSleep qualityHypoventilation syndromeRespiratory complaintsPercentage stage 1 sleepRapid eye movement (REM) sleepNasal mechanical ventilationNight-time polysomnographyPost-polio symptomsSignificant O2 desaturationGroup 2 patientsRespiratory muscle weaknessNumber of arousalsEye movement sleepImproved sleep qualityPost-polio syndromeStage 1 sleepTotal sleep timeSlow-wave sleep
1982
Central Apnea
Kryger M. Central Apnea. JAMA Internal Medicine 1982, 142: 1793-1794. PMID: 7125764, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1982.00340230033005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral apneaObstructive apneaSleep apneaMixed apneaSevere gas exchange abnormalitiesBrain stem diseaseCentral sleep apneaGas exchange abnormalitiesRespiratory muscle contractionAdult patientsAnatomic obstructionUpper airwayBrain stemPhysiologic findingsApneaPatientsMuscle contractionHypoventilationDiseaseVast majorityAirwayObstructionAbnormalitiesSleep