15 - Sleep Apnea Flashcards
1
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apnea index for sleep apnea
A
number of apneas (10 sec pause in resp) per hour of sleep
2
Q
hypopnea
A
reduction of airflow accompanied by O2 desat of 4% or more (used in contect of sleep apnea)
3
Q
definition of obstructive sleep apnea
A
unexplained daytime sleepiness + at least 5 obstructed breathing events per hr
4
Q
effects of sleep apnea
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chronic hypoventilation
pulm HTN
nocturnal arrhythmias
right HF
5
Q
MC etiology of central apnea
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CHF
6
Q
tx restless leg syndrome
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dopaminergic drugs
