obstructive sleep apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
predisposing factors
A
obseity
macroglossia- acromegaly, hyopthyroid
large tonsils
marfan’s
2
Q
consequences
A
daytime somnolence
compensated resp acidosis
hypertension
3
Q
assessment of sleepiness
A
epworth sleepiness scale
multiple sleep latency test
4
Q
Dx
A
sleep studies - polysomnography
5
Q
Mx
A
weight loss
CPAP - 1st line for mod/severe OSA