Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Conditions
Keywords
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHHNC), Continues positive airway pressure (CPAP), Children, Non invasive ventilation, Treatment
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) is effective as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) compared to continues positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatments in children and to compare their adherence and compliance.
Interventions
After the treatment with CPAP fails, the participants will use HHHFNC as a treatment for OSAS.
CPAP, as a first line treatment in OSAS.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
s: * Age: 0-16 years old. * Refered for treatment with non invasive ventilation. * Diagnosed with OSAS and AHI\>=5 There are no
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average hours per night and per week using HHHFNC . | One year |
| Average hours per night and per week using CPAP. | One year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apnea hypopnea index (AHI) | One year | Severity of sleep apnea using AHI. |
| Pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) score | One year | Obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders using PSQ score |