Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
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What is obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
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Intermittent closure/collapse of pharyngeal airway causing apnoeic episodes during sleep, which are terminated by partial arousal
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Obstructive sleep apnoea clinical features
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Typically middle aged obese man Loud snoring, poor sleep, daytime fatigue Morning headache Decreased libido Nocturia Dec cognitive performance
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Obstructive sleep apnoea complications
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Pulmonary HT
Type II resp failure
HT risk factor
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Obstructive sleep apnoea investigations
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Pulse oximetry and video recordings
Polysomnography is diagnostic
15+ episodes of apnoea during 1h shows significant sleep apnoea
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Obstructive sleep apnoea management
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Lose weight Avoid tobacco + alcohol Mandibular advancement device CPAP via nasal mask for moderate to severe Surgery for pharyngeal/nasal obstruction
