Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...
How long a person stops breathing as a result of sleep apnea can range from a matter of mere seconds too long enough that the ... Carbon dioxide retention is called hypercapnia, Many people have no ...
The APN possesses the advanced clinical knowledge and skills to be able to synthesize the assessment information and create a comprehensive plan -- including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic ...