Table 4.
Comparison between fixed- and auto-CPAP.
| Fixed-CPAP | Auto-CPAP | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device | |||
| Current AHI (event/h) | 3.7 (2.2; 8.0) | 3.6 (2.1; 6.5) | 0.38 |
| CPAP use (h/night) | 5.7 (3.9; 6.7) | 5.3 (3.8; 6.7) | 0.35 |
| CPAP level (cmH2O) | 9.0 (8.0; 11.0) | 7.5 (6.5; 9.4) | <0.0001 |
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| |||
| Interface | |||
| Oronasala | 52 (41.6) | 49 (35.3) | 0.29 |
| Chin strapb | 0 (0) | 6 (4.23) | NA |
| Heated humidifierc | 64 (49.6) | 67 (47.2) | 0.69 |
AHI: apnea-hypopnea index and CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure. Data are expressed as % or median (IQR); amask type from 8 patients was missing; bchin strap use from 6 patients was missing; cheated humidifier use from 5 patients was missing.