LONG TERM USE OF CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE CARE IN SLEEP APNEA : Literature review on common side effects and possible nursing interventions
Kigen, Lilian (2011)
Kigen, Lilian
Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201204255070
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201204255070
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Sleep apnea is becoming a major health problem though it falls with the group of the most under diagnosed illnesses. Untreated sleep apnea is a risk factor for daytime sleepiness which induces impaired concentration and cardiovascular disorders such high blood pressure. Sleep apnea can by treated by administration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Treatment of sleep apnea involves alleviation of the symptoms because sleep apnea is a disease that cannot be cured. As nursing progresses, the nurses have an increased responsibility in the identification of symptoms, education and management of patients who are suffering from sleep apnea. This happens both in the special and basic health care settings.
The study was carried out by conducting a literature. The data was collected by performing a literature search from databases such as Science Direct, Sage, Pubmed Centrals, American College of Chest Publications, SLEEP Journal, European Respiratory Journal and from Israel Medical Association. Seventeen articles were chosen by the researcher for the study on basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
The findings of the study found out the most common the side effects associated use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and classified them into three namely physical, problem with the equipment and psychological and socioeconomical. The study also defined nursing interventions for these side effects according to their class. The most common nursing interventions identified were use of a heated humidifier, nasal rinses or steroids and change of mask. In addition, education in combination with intervention for the side effects was highlighted in most studies as the most suitable way for nurses in management of patients undergoing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure treatment.
The study was carried out by conducting a literature. The data was collected by performing a literature search from databases such as Science Direct, Sage, Pubmed Centrals, American College of Chest Publications, SLEEP Journal, European Respiratory Journal and from Israel Medical Association. Seventeen articles were chosen by the researcher for the study on basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
The findings of the study found out the most common the side effects associated use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and classified them into three namely physical, problem with the equipment and psychological and socioeconomical. The study also defined nursing interventions for these side effects according to their class. The most common nursing interventions identified were use of a heated humidifier, nasal rinses or steroids and change of mask. In addition, education in combination with intervention for the side effects was highlighted in most studies as the most suitable way for nurses in management of patients undergoing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure treatment.