Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is the problem in OHS?
A
not enough air moving into alveoli with each breath
2
Q
what is the BMI and PaCO2 of a patient with OHS?
A
BMI over 30
PaCO2 over 45
3
Q
what hormone has been associated with OHS?
A
leptin produced by adipose tissue
4
Q
what would OHS look like in blood gas?
A
compensated respiratory acidosis
5
Q
what would a CBC show in a patient with OHS?
A
polycythemia
6
Q
what would spirometry show for OHS?
A
restrictive pattern
7
Q
what is the 1st line treatment for OHS? (2)
A
CPAP or BiPAP
