Sleep Flashcards
What is REM sleep?
Interesting and vivid dreams at their peak , usually associated muscle atonia and resultant paralysis to stop us acting our dreams
What is associated with REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder ?
- SSRI initiation / cessation
- Can arise in PD/ Narcolepsy
What is catharaemia
Groaning / moaning during expiration
What is Somniloquy?
Talking in sleep
What is Kleine Levin Syndrome
XS Sleep, XS eating , XS sex drive
What assessments do we use for OSA?
Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP-BANG
Do not use ESS alone , as not all patients with OSAHS are sleepy
Who are the patients prioritized for assessment w sleep study?
Vocational driving job
Vigilance critical to safety in job
Pregnant
Pre-Operatively
Unstable CDV risk
NAAION
How do we classify AHI results ?
<5 Normal
5-14 Mild
15-29Moderate
>30 Severe
What are the options if AHI 5-15?
MILD OSAHS
- Tx not usually needed and lifestyle modifications usually effective
- If significantly affecting QOL offer fixed level CPAP and lifestyle advice
Who can be offered auto CPAP?
High pressure needed for certain times of the night
OR
Unable to tolerate fixed level CPAP
OR
Telemetry can’t be used
OR
Auto CPAP is available at same /lower cost
Who can be offered mandibles advancement splint ?
If aged 18 years or over and have optimal dental and peridontal health
Useful for snoring and for mild OSA
What is the treatment for Moderate and Severe OSAHS
Mod (AHI 15-30 ) and Severe( AHI >30)
- fixed level CPAP and lifestyle measures
Who can you consider tonsillectomy in with OSAHS?
Large obstructive tonsils and BMI <35
What is obesity hypoventilation syndrome?
Obesity (BMI > 30) and Raised Arterial pCO2 and Apnoeas /Hypopneas when asleep or hypoventilating
What are the features of nocturnal hypoventilation?
Waking headaches
Peripheral oedema
Hypoxaemia
Unexplained polycythaemia
Who gets prioritised for OHS assessment ?
Severe hypercapnia >7 when awake
Hypoxaemia
Acute ventilatory failure
Vocational driving job
Hypervigilant job
Significant CDV or co-morbidity
Pregnancy
NAAION
Pre operative assessment
How can we diagnose OHS?
If pre-test probability is low can do a pre-test venous HCO3 and if <27 OHS is unlikely
Otherwise Resp Polygraphy to determine presence of OSAHS in those with OHS and consider adding transcutaneous CO2
What is the usual life style advice in OSAHS?
Stop smoking
Lose weight
DVLA guidance