Sleep Disorders Flashcards
2 things that differentiate N1 sleep pattern from REM pattern on sleep study
Rapid eye movements and flat chin waveform
Normal
N1
N2
N3
% of sleep that is REM
15-20%, stays constant as we age
Change in minute ventilation with sleep
Decreases 1-2L/min
Stage of sleep where breathing is most stable
N3
Sleep stage that lessens as we age
N3
Reduction of tidal volume in REM
40%
REM sleep occurs in cycles of how many minutes
90 minutes or so
What key feature must occur to classify an event as an obstructive apnea?
Must have a continued effort throughout the event
Obstructive apnea
Mixed Apnea
Hypopnea
3 Criteria for hypopnea
- Drop of signal by 30%
- Drop lasts for 10 seconds
- 3% or more drop in sats or an arousal
- Government payers say 4% or more only, no arousal
4 Criteria for RERA (respiratory effort related arousal)
- 10 seconds or more
- Increased respiratory effort or flattening of inspiration portion
- leads to an arousal
- Does not meet criteria for apnea or hypopnea
2 criteria for apnea
- Decrease in amplitude by 90%
- Lasts for 10 seconds
Definition of apnea index
of apneas per hour of sleep
Definition of Apnea/Hypopnea index (AHI)
of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep
Definition of respiratory disturbance index (RDI)
apneas, hypopneas, and RERAs per hour
Definition of respiratory events index (REI)
apneas, hypopneas per hour of recorded time (Home studies)
Normal AHI
< 5
Mild apnea AHI
5-14
(CMS also requires a comorbid condition or symptom)
Moderate apnea AHI
15-29
Severe apnea AHI
30 or more
% of those with severe OSA who are not sleepy
50%
How does severity of PHTN correlate with OSA
OSA will cause mild PHTN but not moderate or severe