Schlesser M, Tiete J, Leyen P, Knauf-Hubel D, Nati R
Service de Pneumologie, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg 4, rue Barblé-L-1210 Luxembourg.
Bull Soc Sci Med Grand Duche Luxemb. 2000(1):31-8.
The sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) is an independent and important risk factor of traffic accidents. The risk is further increased by cofactors such as alcohol intake or poor visibility driving conditions. It is still difficult to prospectively identify apneic patients at forseeable driving risk; previous accidents, reaction tests, steering simulation tests as different polysomnographic parametres appear to be the most promising markers. The initiation of nocturnal nasal continuous positive airway pressure treatment (nCPAP) normalizes patient's accident risk. Unfortunately there does not exist any accurate European nor national regulation dealing with issuing a driving licence for persons with sleep apnea disorder.
睡眠呼吸暂停综合征（SAS）是交通事故的一个独立且重要的风险因素。饮酒或能见度差的驾驶条件等辅助因素会进一步增加这种风险。前瞻性地识别有可预见驾驶风险的呼吸暂停患者仍然很困难；既往事故、反应测试、转向模拟测试以及不同的多导睡眠图参数似乎是最有前景的指标。夜间鼻持续气道正压通气治疗（nCPAP）的启动可使患者的事故风险正常化。不幸的是，欧洲和任何国家都不存在针对睡眠呼吸暂停障碍患者颁发驾驶执照的准确法规。
