Amarillo Business Updates and News for the Week of May 5, 2024

Physicians Surgical Hospitals recently celebrated a significant milestone by completing their 50th Inspire therapy procedure. Inspire is an FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for individuals who cannot use CPAP therapy. OSA affects millions of Americans and can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

CPAP is the primary treatment for OSA, but many individuals do not benefit from or cannot tolerate it. Physicians Surgical Hospitals is proud to offer Inspire as an alternative treatment option. Inspire works within the body to treat sleep apnea by stimulating the airway during sleep, allowing for natural oxygen flow. Patients can control Inspire using a handheld remote before bed and upon waking up.

The implantation of the Inspire system is a short outpatient procedure, with most patients returning home the same day. Dr. Wyatt Weinheimer expressed excitement about reaching this milestone, highlighting the clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and therapy adherence of Inspire.

To learn more about Inspire, individuals can visit the Physicians Surgical Hospitals website. This achievement showcases the hospital’s commitment to providing innovative and effective treatments for sleep apnea, improving the quality of life for patients.