What are some contraindications to autotitration?

What will be an ideal response?


Unattended autotitration should not be used in patients with central sleep apnea, cerebral vascular accident, prolonged hypoventilation, hypovolemia, or cardiac failure. Other potential contraindications to autotitrating CPAP equipment include uncontrolled asthma, epilepsy, angina, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, nocturnal myoclonus, and other parasomnias.

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What will be an ideal response?

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