A Programming Algorithm for Optimizing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Respiratory Entrainment.

Kent, David T; Budnick, Holly A; Green, Katherine K; Huyett, Phillip; Schell, Amy E; Suurna, Maria V · Laryngoscope · 2025

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Abstract

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is a surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that activates in a phasic manner. The most widely available HNS device has respiratory entrainment programming settings that are not widely utilized. We present an algorithm for office-based respiratory sensing adjustments to optimize HNS respiratory entrainment. Laryngoscope, 135:1532-1536, 2025.

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