Sleep 1: Insomnia & OSA Flashcards
What Rx for insomnia?
Behavior + Rx
What are some strategies of behavior change in sleep?
- Stimulus control
- Bedtime habits
- Regular sleep time
- Sleep ritual
- If unable to sleep 15-20 minutes, get up do something soothing
- Avoid screen and bright light
- Relaxation techniques
- CBT
- Sleep restriction
How to sleep restrict?
- increase meaningful sleep time
- Ratio of time asleep to time in bed > 90%
- increase by 15 minutes increments
What risk is involved in sleeping aids?
Fall
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What is the rule of Rx?
- Lowest effective dose
- Use intermittent dosing
- D/C gradually
Which Rx is better for sleep onset insomnia?
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Whichn Rx is better for sleep maintenance?
Eszopicolone (Lunesta), Zolpidem ER
Is Zolpidem short-acting or long-acting?
Short
Is Eszopicolone short-acting or long-aciting?
Long
2nd line of meds
- Trazodone
- Benzos
- Short-aciting non-benzo (zaleplon, zolpidem)
- Melatonin
- Antihistamine (doxepin)
What is the definition of OSA?
repeated episodes of apnea or hypopnea during sleep with excessive daytime sleepiness or altered cardiopulmonary function
What is apnea?
cessation of airflow for mroe than 10 sec
What is hypopnea?
Transient reduction fo airflow for mroe than 10 secs with more than 4% oxygen desat
What are the RF for OSA?
- increase neck circ (17 cm)
- Male
- obesity
- smoking
- HTN, HF
- hx of hypothyroidism
- Asian
- Upper airway structual abnormalities