Chronic Obstructive Sleep Apnea Flashcards
1
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Essentials of DX of Sleep Apnea
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- Daytime somnolence or fatigue
- Snoring with witnessed apneic events
2
Q
Risk factors for sleep apnea
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- Age
- Male gender
- Obesity
3
Q
Physical abnormalities that may lead to OSA
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- Craniofacial or upper air abnormalities
4
Q
How does smoking affect OSA?
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Smokers are 3x more likely to have OSA
5
Q
What questionnaire is used for assessing OSA?
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STOP BANG
6
Q
What is STOP BANG?
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S- Snore: Yes or No
T- Tired
O- Obstruction
P- Pressure: BP meds or hx of HTN?
B- BMI: >28%?
A: Age: >50 years old
N: Neck: >17in male, >16in female
G: Gender: Do you have a penis?
7
Q
What score makes you a high risk for OSA?
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> 3 yes answers
8
Q
What score makes you a low risk for OSA?
A
< 3 yes answers
9
Q
What laboratory study is needed for OSA?
A
Polysomnography
10
Q
Treatment of OSA
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- CPAP
- Weight loss
