1994
The Effect of Nasal CPAP on Nocturnal Reflux in Patients With Aperistaltic Esophagus
Shoenut J, Kerr P, Micflikier A, Yamashiro Y, Kryger M. The Effect of Nasal CPAP on Nocturnal Reflux in Patients With Aperistaltic Esophagus. CHEST Journal 1994, 106: 738-741. PMID: 8082351, DOI: 10.1378/chest.106.3.738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNocturnal refluxNasal CPAPAperistaltic esophagusLES pressureReflux eventsNasal continuous positive airway pressureContinuous positive airway pressureLower esophageal sphincter pressurePositive airway pressureEsophageal sphincter pressureGroup of patientsScleroderma esophagusScleroderma groupAirway pressureSphincter pressureSleep apneaPercentage of timeCPAPPatientsSecond nightRefluxEsophagusFirst nightAchalasiaGroupAcute Effect of Nasal CPAP on Periodic Limb Movements Associated with Breathing Disorders During Sleep
Yamashiro Y, Kryger M. Acute Effect of Nasal CPAP on Periodic Limb Movements Associated with Breathing Disorders During Sleep. Sleep 1994, 17: 172-175. PMID: 8036372, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/17.2.172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNasal continuous positive airway pressurePeriodic limb movementsSleep-disordered breathingPLMS indexAcute effectsContinuous positive airway pressureLimb movementsSplit-night protocolPositive airway pressureNCPAP treatmentNasal CPAPAirway pressureBreathing disordersBreathingTreatmentFuture investigationsApneaCPAPPatientsSleep
1993
Nocturnal Cluster Headache Associated with Sleep Apnea. A Case Report
Buckle P, Kerr P, Kryger M. Nocturnal Cluster Headache Associated with Sleep Apnea. A Case Report. Sleep 1993, 16: 487-489. PMID: 8378690, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/16.5.487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaSleep apneaCluster headacheRapid eye movement (REM) sleepChronic cluster headacheEye movement sleepNasal CPAPOxygen desaturationCase reportMovement sleepHeadache AssociatedBackup rateREM sleepTypical headacheHeadacheApneaSleep labFurther treatmentSleepDesaturationTreatmentBiPAPCPAPMedications
1992
The Effect of Short-term Nasal CPAP on Cheyne-Stokes Respiration in Congestive Heart Failure
Buckle P, Millar T, Kryger M. The Effect of Short-term Nasal CPAP on Cheyne-Stokes Respiration in Congestive Heart Failure. CHEST Journal 1992, 102: 31-35. PMID: 1623779, DOI: 10.1378/chest.102.1.31.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failureCheyne-Stokes respirationMultiple sleep latency testNasal CPAPSleep qualityNocturnal oxygenationHeart failureTreatment nightsDaytime arterial blood gas valuesArterial blood gas valuesNasal CPAP therapyNYHA class 3Sleep latency testBlood gas valuesShort-term treatmentSignificant differencesAge 54.1CPAP therapyMale patientsFull polysomnographyDaytime sleepinessLatency testCPAPPatientsGas valuesNasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Kerr P, Shoenut J, Millar T, Buckle P, Kryger M. Nasal CPAP Reduces Gastroesophageal Reflux in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. CHEST Journal 1992, 101: 1539-1544. PMID: 1600771, DOI: 10.1378/chest.101.6.1539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNocturnal gastroesophageal refluxGastroesophageal refluxNasal CPAPIntrathoracic pressureNasal continuous positive airway pressureObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patientsContinuous positive airway pressureSleep apnea syndrome patientsObstructive sleep apnea syndromePositive airway pressureSleep apnea syndromeEsophageal pressure recordingAntireflux therapyGER frequencyAirway pressureOSAS patientsApnea syndromeClinical impressionSyndrome patientsPressure recordingsCPAPPatientsConsecutive daysNight twoMean percentage
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
1988
Mortality and Apnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Experience in 385 Male Patients
He J, Kryger M, Zorick F, Conway W, Roth T. Mortality and Apnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Experience in 385 Male Patients. CHEST Journal 1988, 94: 9-14. PMID: 3289839, DOI: 10.1378/chest.94.1.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApnea indexObstructive sleep apneaNasal CPAPOSA patientsCumulative survivalObstructive sleep apnea experienceEight-year survivalMale OSAS patientsUntreated OSA patientsGreater mortalityYears of ageUPPP patientsLatter patientsMale patientsSleep apneaPatientsSurvival curvesMortalityTracheostomyCPAPSurvivalIndexApneaUPPPTherapy
1986
Sleep in Restrictive Lung Disease
George C, Kryger M. Sleep in Restrictive Lung Disease. Sleep 1986, 10: 409-418. PMID: 3317724, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/10.5.409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial lung diseaseLung diseaseNocturnal oxygenNocturnal desaturationMuscle weaknessLung disease patientsRestrictive lung diseaseFibrotic lung diseaseUse of drugsFurther hypoxemiaNocturnal hypoxemiaNasal CPAPNocturnal hypoventilationAcute alveolitisLong-term evaluationRestrictive diseaseOxygenation abnormalitiesDisease patientsKyphoscoliosis patientsDeformity changesSleep changesSleep architectureSleep structureNeuromuscular diseasePatients