Sleep apnoea and stridor Flashcards
1
Q
how do you treat laryngeal obstruction
A
heimlich maneuver to remove foreign body
mask vag ventilation
Cricothyroidotomy
tracheostomy
2
Q
symptoms of anaphylaxis
A
flushing, pruitis, urticaria angioneurotic oedema abdominal pain and vomiting hypotension and shock stridor, wheeze, resp failure
3
Q
how to treat anaphylaxis
A
IM adrenaline IV antihistamine IV corticosteroid High flow O2 Nebulised bronchodilators ET intubation (if required) allergen avoidance immunotherapy epipen
4
Q
what is the epworth sleepiness scale
A
likelihood of someone falling asleep at everyday tasks. score >10 indicates pathological sleepiness
5
Q
what is OSA
A
intermittent airway collapse in sleep, person will wake up
6
Q
risk factors for OSA
A
receding jaw obesity enlarged tonsils oropharyngeal deformity neurological issues drugs acromegaly
7
Q
consequences of OSA
A
7 times more likely to crash car
excessive sleepiness
personality change
risk factor for hypertension
8
Q
how is OSA diagnosed
A
snoring, raised epworth scale
overnight sleep study
9
Q
treatment of OSA
A
CPAP
Mandibular advancement device/surgery
