• HNO · Apr 2012

    [Health-related consequences of obstructive sleep apnea: daytime sleepiness, accident risk and legal aspects].

    • M Orth and S Kotterba.
    • Medizinische Klinik III, Pneumologie, Pneumologische Onkologie, Allergologie, Schlaf- und Beatmungsmedizin, Theresienkrankenhaus und St.-Hedwig-Klinik GmbH, Bassermannstr. 1, 68165, Mannheim, Deutschland. maritta.orth@rub.de
    • HNO. 2012 Apr 1;60(4):308-12.

    AbstractDaytime sleepiness for any reason leads to impairment of daytime performance and an increased accident rate. The consequences are an increase of illness- and accident-related costs for the health system. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the major reasons for increased daytime sleepiness, especially in professional drivers. The accident frequency in OSA can be significantly reduced by adequate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Up till now there are no uniform legal regulations about the handling of OSAS patients or patients with daytime sleepiness due to other diseases as far as driving ability is concerned.

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