Gender differences in patients starting long-term home mechanical ventilation due to obesity hypoventilation syndrome
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Keywords
Body mass index
Gender differences
Long-term mechanical ventilation
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Abbreviations
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
AHI
apnea-hypopnea index
BE
base excess
BMI
body mass index
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
ESS
epworth sleepiness scale
FEV1
forced vital capacity in 1 s
LTMV
long-term mechanical ventilation
OSA
obstructive sleep apnoea
OHS
obesity hypoventilation syndrome
VC
vital capacity
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