Working with Challenging Cases
Many times, patients will have something more complicated than simple sleep-disordered breathing. The case studies below can be offered to the physicians with whom you work as clinical examples of those who struggle with Cheyne Stokes Respiration, central and mixed apneas, and with pain. Therapy suggestions are offered in each case.
Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) patient with upper airway obstruction
Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) patient with upper airway obstruction (pdf)
Central, mixed and obstructive sleep apnea patient
Central, mixed and obstructive sleep apnea patient (pdf)