Respiratory LC

Question 1

10 risks increased by OSA

Answer 1

Cardiac - HTN, Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary HTN, Heart failure, Arrythmias, Pregnancy related HTN/Pre-eclampsia

Neuro - Cognitive decline, CVA

Insulin resistance

Accidents: MVA (RR 7), Occupational (RR 2)

Question 2

Components of STOP BANG

Answer 2

Snoring
Tiredness (during the day)
Observed apnea (choking at night)
blood Pressure - current HTN/receiving treatment for

BMI >35
HTN
Age >50yo
Neck circumference >40cm
Gender (male)

Question 3

Poor prognostic factors in COPD

Answer 3

BODE (BMI ≤21, obstruction FEV1 <64%, dyspnea MMRC >1, exercise 6MWT)

Chronic hypercapnea
Exacerbations