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Table 3 Predictive factors for REM rebound on CPAP titration

From: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) rebound on initial exposure to CPAP therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Study

High AHI on baseline PSG

Low % of REM sleep on baseline PSG

High arousal index on baseline PSG

Male gender

Low oxygen saturation on baseline PSG

High BMI

Brillante et al.

-

Koo et al.

-

-

-

-

-

Osuna et al.

-

-

-

Verma et al.

-

-

-

-

-

Aldrich et al.

-

-

-

  1. : Denotes that the parameter was studied and was found to be statistically significant factor for REM rebound
  2. ✖: Denotes that the parameter was studied but was not found to be statistically significant factor for REM rebound
  3. - : Denotes that the parameter was not studied