How does inspire work in your body?

Based on your unique breathing patterns, the Inspire system delivers mild stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the movement of your tongue and other key airway muscles. By stimulating these muscles, the airway remains open during sleep. Inspire is controlled by a small handheld remote.

How long does inspire surgery take?

– The procedure to implant Inspire is typically an outpatient procedure lasting about 3 hours. For some special circumstances, your physician may recommend a single night stay in the hospital. – Pain after the procedure varies but for most patients is not severe.

How is inspire implanted?

The implantation is done under general anesthesia using three small incisions under the chin, below the collar bone and along the side of the chest below the ribs. About four weeks after the implantation, the device will be activated followed by a post-operative sleep study to assure proper stimulation.

Is inspire better than CPAP?

94% of Inspire patients say Inspire is better than CPAP & would recommend Inspire to others.

Can Inspire be removed?

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Inspire therapy may not work for everyone. Your doctor may need to take additional steps to address your sleep apnea. There are additional risks associated with removing your system. If you and your doctor decide to remove the system, another surgery will be required.

How long does the Inspire implant last?

The battery in Inspire is designed to last for approximately 11 years. Once it is running low, it is replaced during a simple outpatient procedure. How long is the recovery time after surgery? Recovery time after surgery will vary.

What is the success rate of Inspire?

Inspire boasts a high success rate. According to research from the STAR clinical trial, 86 percent of those living with someone diagnosed with sleep apnea reported either no snoring or only soft snoring after using Inspire for just 12 months.

Who is a good candidate for Inspire?

Am I a candidate for Inspire upper airway stimulation therapy? To qualify for Inspire upper airway stimulation therapy, patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of 32 or below and their sleep apnea must wake them between 15 and 65 times per hour.

Does inspire work for central sleep apnea?

For patients who are unable to use a CPAP device or have not had consistent improvement, however, Inspire therapy may be a great treatment option. Inspire sleep therapy may also be recommended for those struggling with central sleep apnea.

What is the recovery time for Inspire surgery?

Most patients will return to normal, non-strenuous activity in 1-2 weeks. However, strenuous physical activity increases heart rate and blood pressure, raising the risk of bleeding. In addition, it is important that all components of the Upper Airway Stimulation system heal in place.

Where does inspire get implanted?

The Inspire upper airway stimulation system consists of a small impulse generator implanted beneath the clavicle, a tunneled breathing sensing lead placed between the external and intercostal muscles, and a tunneled stimulation lead attached to the branch of the hypoglossal nerve that produces tongue protrusion.

Is inspire safe?

If you have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP isn’t right for you, or you have tried other therapies, you may be considering Inspire, an implantable device that uses electrical pulses to open your upper airway. We want to assure you that, not only is this treatment effective, but it’s safe as well.

Is inspire MRI compatible?

Patients who have any component of the Inspire system implanted should not undergo MRI. MRI can cause tissue damage as well as damage to the Inspire system and components. Sleep remote use — When operating their Inspire sleep remote, patients should use special care near flammable or explosive atmospheres.

Does inspire work for everyone?

Inspire therapy may not work for everyone. Your doctor may need to take additional steps to address your sleep apnea. There are additional risks associated with removing your system. This therapy is not for everyone.

How is inspire sleep apnea installed?

What inspire feels like?

When Inspire is turned on you should feel a mild sensation from the stimulation. Typically, patients feel a tingling sensation or mild contraction in their tongue muscles. The stimulation should not be painful or uncomfortable and the level is adjustable.