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2: OSA Flashcards

1
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What is obstructive sleep apnea

A

Condition characterised by intermittent and recurrent collapse of small airways during sleep

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What is the criteria to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea

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  1. More than 5 episodes per-hour characterised by polysonography
  2. Symptoms of OSA
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3
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In an adult what are 5 risk factors for OSA

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Obesity 
Male
Middle-Age 
Smoking 
Alcohol 
Sedative-use
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4
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In children what are 2 risk factors for OSA

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Enlarged Tonsils

Enlarged adenoids

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In an adult, what are the 4 symptoms of OSA

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  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Poor concentration
  • Morning headaches
  • Episodes observed by
    partner
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6
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What scale is used to assess daytime sleepiness

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Epworth Sleepiness Scale

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What is an abnormal score on Epworth Daytime Sleepiness Scale

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> 10

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What is mild epworth daytime sleepiness

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11-14

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9
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What is moderate epworth daytime sleepiness

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15-18

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10
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What is severe epworth daytime sleepiness

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> 18

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11
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In children, how may OSA present

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  • Snoring
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Enuresis
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Mouth breathing which can lead to cracked lips
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12
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What symptoms may enlarged adenoids

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Recurrent otitis media. Or chronic otitis media with effusion.

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13
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What is first-line investigation for OSA

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Polysomnography

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14
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What does polysomnography detect

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Brain waves 
HR
Oxygen
Leg movements 
Eye movements

= all during sleep

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15
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how is OSA scaled on polysomnography

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Apnea-Hypoapnea index

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16
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What is first-line management of OSA in adults

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Lifestyle changes:

  • Weight Loss
  • Smoking cessation
  • Reduce alcohol
17
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What is second-line management of OSA in adults

18
Q

What is the role of CPAP in OSA

A

Positive pressure prevents airways from collapsing

19
Q

What is the problem with CPAP

A

Poor compliance

20
Q

What surgical management may be offered for OSA

A

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

21
Q

In children what may be used to manage OSA

A

Adenoidectomy

22
Q

What are the indications of adenoidectomy in children

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  • OSA
  • Recurrent otitis media
  • Recurrent nasopharyngitis
  • Chronic mouth breathing
23
Q

What is the risk with obstructive sleep apnea

A

Increase risk of:

  • HTN
  • Cardiac morbidity
  • Stroke
24
Q

What should all patients with OSA have calculated and why

A

QRISK2 - enable RF modification due to increased risk of cardiac morbidity.

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