Sleep Apnoea Flashcards
1
Q
define sleep apnoea
A
intermittent airway collapse during sleep leading to fragmentation of sleep
2
Q
presentation
A
- stridor
- snoring (relaxation of upper airway leads to turbulent airflow)
- daytime sleepiness
- cognitive impairment
3
Q
diagnosis
A
- Epworth sleepiness scale
- overnight study (oximetry, domiciliary recording and polysomnography)
- 15 or more episodes per hour
4
Q
management
A
CPAP
