Summary: David Cuthbertson, MD, at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas, recently completed his 100th implant of the Inspire device, a minimally invasive alternative treatment for sleep apnea patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. The Inspire device, which is FDA-approved, works by stimulating the airway to open during sleep, allowing for natural breathing and improved sleep quality.
Key Takeaways:
- Milestone Reached for Alternative Treatment: Cuthbertson’s 100th Inspire implant highlights the growing adoption of alternatives to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea.
- Minimally Invasive Solution: The Inspire device is implanted in a short outpatient procedure, offering a convenient treatment option for sleep apnea patients.
- Patient-Controlled Therapy: Inspire allows patients to activate the device each night with a handheld remote, giving them control over their sleep therapy.
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center, which operates two multispecialty ambulatory surgery centers in Lubbock, Texas, announced that David Cuthbertson, MD, has completed his 100th Inspire procedure.
Inspire is a US Food and Drug Administration-approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment option for people who cannot use continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
“I’m excited to have completed our 100th Inspire procedure at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center,” says Cuthbertson, an otolaryngologist, in a release. “Inspire represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction, and a high therapy adherence.”
Inspire for Sleep Apnea
Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.
The Inspire system is implanted during a short, outpatient procedure. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through two small incisions. Covenant High Plains Surgery Center patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain as needed.
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