A good night’s sleep

OHSU surgically implants device to treat sleep apnea

By Erik Robinson May 29, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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Dr. Derek Lam performed the first surgical implantation of the Inspire upper airway stimulation device in late December, a new procedure for treating sleep apnea. (OHSU)

Inspire Therapy

The Inspire therapy system delivers mild stimulation to the nerve that controls the movement of the tongue and surrounding muscles, allowing the airway to remain open during sleep. (Image via Inspire Therapy)

Inspire Therapy

Open airway with Inspire Therapy. (Image via Inspire Therapy)

Sleep apnea

"It's improved my life and my wife's life," says Randy Everett of Lake Oswego. Everett had a device surgically implanted to treat his sleep apnea. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Sleep apnea

Dr. Derek Lam performed the first surgical implantation of the Inspire upper airway stimulation device in late December, a new procedure for treating sleep apnea. (OHSU)