We are pleased to announce that our Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group otolaryngologists, also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialists, have performed their 50th Inspire procedure. Congratulation to Scott McCusker, MD; Deanne Nyland, MD; Shoab Siddique, MD and Mike Desy, OR Technician, for reaching this milestone.
The Inspire System is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use standard continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA affects 22 million Americans and occurs when the airways collapse during sleep and block the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain detects a lack of oxygen and wakes the body just long enough to breathe, then goes back to sleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor and disruptive sleep. When left untreated, OSA can cause traffic and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, strokes, heart attacks, and even death.
Dr. McCusker performs the 50th Inspire procedure |
Inspire represents a significant advance in the treatment of sleep apnea. The Inspire system is implanted during a short outpatient procedure and works inside the body with the patient’s natural breathing process to treat the disorder. Mild stimulation opens the airways during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote control to turn Inspire on before bed and turn it off when waking up.
“We are proud to have successfully completed fifty Inspire procedures,” says Dr. McCusker. “This treatment greatly improves sleep and quality of life in patients eligible for OSA treatment. »
To learn more about Inspire, please visit InspireSleep.com.