Can the Use of Telemedicine in the Management of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Reduce Clinical Time and Additional Appointments: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep breathing disorder and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and daytime sleepiness. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a treatment for OSA, which splints the airway open. The introduction of telemedicine in CPAP devices offers clinical staff an alternative method of reviewing patients, monitoring treatment, and reducing clinical time.