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Subject characteristics and measured variables for elderly individuals with OSA
| Subject | Sex | BMI (kg m−2) | Age (years) | PCO2(mmHg)a | Ventilation (l min−1)a | CPAP (cmH2O) | Loop gain (dimensionless) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 44 | 67 | 38 | 6.1 | 10 | ≤0.23 |
| 2 | M | 30 | 68 | 40 | 5.5 | 12 | 0.28 |
| 3 | M | 23 | 68 | 39 | 6.4 | 7 | 0.27 |
| Mean | 3M/0F | 32 | 68 | 39 | 6.0 | 10 | ≤0.26 |
| s.d. | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 0.03 |
Baseline levels during sleep on CPAP.
