Physicians Surgical Hospitals Completes 50th Inspire® Therapy Procedure

Amarillo, TX— April 26, 2024 - Physicians Surgical Hospitals has completed their 50th Inspire procedure. Inspire is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.

OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, it doesn’t just affect one person, but also those around them. OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and other serious issues.

CPAP is the main treatment for OSA, but unfortunately a large percentage of people don’t see benefit from or can’t tolerate CPAP. Physicians Surgical Hospitals is proud to offer Inspire as another treatment option for this population.

Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.

The Inspire system is implanted during a short, outpatient procedure. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through two small incisions. Most patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain as needed.

“We are excited to have completed the 50th Inspire procedure at Physicians Surgical Hospitals.” said Dr. Wyatt Weinheimer. “Inspire represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction and a high therapy adherence.”

To learn more about Inspire, please visit our Otolaryngology page.

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About Physicians Surgical Hospitals

Physicians Surgical Hospitals, L.L.C. is a joint ventured award-winning surgical hospital between BSA Health System and leading local physicians. The specialized healthcare organization has two surgical campuses to serve its patients’ needs: Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, a physical therapy center, Quail Creek Physical Therapy and an imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo. In 2023, Physicians Surgical Hospitals was named as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for the tenth consecutive year. For more information, please visit physurg.com.