We are pleased to announce that our otolaryngologists at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, 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 taking this step.
The Inspire System is an FDA-cleared 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 senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body just long enough to breathe, then goes back to sleep. This cycle repeats itself throughout the night and causes poor quality and disruptive sleep. When left untreated, OSA can cause car and work accidents, deterioration of 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, hand-held remote control to turn Inspire on before bed and turn it off when they wake up.
“We are proud to have successfully performed fifty Inspire procedures,” says Dr. McCusker. “This treatment significantly improves sleep and quality of life for patients eligible for OSA treatment.”
To learn more about Inspire, please visit InspireSleep.com.
