2: OSA Flashcards
What is obstructive sleep apnea
Condition characterised by intermittent and recurrent collapse of small airways during sleep
What is the criteria to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea
- More than 5 episodes per-hour characterised by polysonography
- Symptoms of OSA
In an adult what are 5 risk factors for OSA
Obesity Male Middle-Age Smoking Alcohol Sedative-use
In children what are 2 risk factors for OSA
Enlarged Tonsils
Enlarged adenoids
In an adult, what are the 4 symptoms of OSA
- Daytime sleepiness
- Poor concentration
- Morning headaches
- Episodes observed by
partner
What scale is used to assess daytime sleepiness
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
What is an abnormal score on Epworth Daytime Sleepiness Scale
> 10
What is mild epworth daytime sleepiness
11-14
What is moderate epworth daytime sleepiness
15-18
What is severe epworth daytime sleepiness
> 18
In children, how may OSA present
- Snoring
- Sleep disturbance
- Enuresis
- Daytime sleepiness
- Mouth breathing which can lead to cracked lips
What symptoms may enlarged adenoids
Recurrent otitis media. Or chronic otitis media with effusion.
What is first-line investigation for OSA
Polysomnography
What does polysomnography detect
Brain waves HR Oxygen Leg movements Eye movements
= all during sleep
how is OSA scaled on polysomnography
Apnea-Hypoapnea index