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Mount Sinai sleep surgeons (Lin, Chou, Tsai) perform a large number of hypoglossal nerve stimulators for obstructive sleep apnea. In order to be a candidate for this procedure, the primary area of obstruction should be the back of the tongue, or tongue base. There is a device in the chest much like a pacemaker with a stimulator lead that wraps around the hypoglossal nerve and a sensing lead in the intercostal muscles. When a patient breathes in, the sensing lead communicates with the stimulation lead, causing the tongue to protrude and relieving the anatomic obstruction. Other treatment for sleep apnea includes cervical pillows, mouthguards, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), and maxillomandibular advancement among others.
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The Mount Sinai Otolaryngology Surgical Video Series was edited by Dr. Zachary Schwam. Video Rating: / 5
The FDA has approved a new implantable device to help treat people suffering from sleep apnea. The new device stimulates a nerve that controls the airway to keep it open during sleep. Patients are able to turn the system on and off using a handheld remote. CBS News’ Danielle Nottingham reports. Video Rating: / 5
BCH’s Foothills Hospital is proud to be the only Boulder County facility offering Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation — an innovative treatment option for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who can’t tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Inspire is a minimally invasive surgical alternative that uses an implanted device to monitor your breathing and keep your airway open while you sleep.
Please watch this promotional video from Inspire® to learn more.
Fred Lin, MD, Division Chief of Sleep Surgery of the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Mount Sinai Hospital Sleep Surgery Program gives patients who are uncomfortable sleeping with a mask for sleep apnea and new surgical alternative. Video Rating: / 5
Inspire therapy is the first implantable device for treating obstructive sleep apnea. In comparison to CPAP, Inspire therapy works from inside the body and with a patient’s natural breathing process. The implantable device includes a small generator, sensing lead and stimulation lead. Activated by a handheld remote, the device sends mild stimulation to key airway muscles, keeping the airway open during sleep.
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