Memorial Hospital Pembroke Completes First Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy Procedure
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Hospital Pembroke at Memorial Healthcare System has completed the first Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy procedure at its Pembroke Pines facility lead by Eamon J. McLaughlin, MD.
Inspire therapy is an FDA-approved breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
OSA affects 18 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. It occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor, disruptive sleep.
Inspire therapy works inside the body with a patient's natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation keeps the airway open 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 three small incisions. Most patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications as needed.
The safety and efficacy of Inspire therapy was evaluated during the STAR clinical trial. Five-year STAR trial outcomes show patients using Inspire therapy experience significant reductions in sleep apnea events and significant improvements in quality of life measures. As of May 2018, there have been over 50 peer-reviewed publications on Inspire therapy. These publications show results consistent with those seen in the STAR trial.
"We are excited to have completed the first Inspire therapy procedure at Memorial Hospital Pembroke." said Mark Doyle, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer at Memorial Hospital Pembroke. "Our physicians are dedicated to providing quality services using some of the most advanced technology in the United States. Inspire therapy represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events and also has a high level of patient satisfaction and therapy adherence."
Memorial Hospital Pembroke joined Memorial Healthcare System in June of 1995, adding 301 licensed beds and a wide range of clinical expertise to the system. This fully accredited hospital's team of skilled health professionals offers the following high-quality services and technologies: a Bariatric Center of Excellence certified bariatric/weight-loss surgery program, emergency department, medical and surgical services, a Comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program, radiology and imaging services, 24/7 Care Center,Memorial Medical Stablization Program, diabetes and nutrition.
To learn more about service at Memorial Hospital Pembroke or Inspire therapy, please visit http://www.mhs.net/pembroke and InspireSleep.com.
About Memorial Healthcare System
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems (by revenue) in the U.S. and a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. It is highly regarded for its patient and family-centered approach at facilities that include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and Memorial
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