OHS is defined as chronic daytime hypercapnia in obese patients after ruling out any other causes of hypoventilation.
Recommended treatment options for OHS include controlled weight loss and non-invasive ventilation.
Adhering to therapy is critical for patients receiving non-invasive ventilation.
Learn about the positive outcomes for OHS patients being treated with NIV.
Educate patients on the importance of timely equipment replacement and how critical it is to the success of their sleep apnoea therapy.