Sleep Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
How does the airway change from sitting to supine position?
A
airway gets smaller
2
Q
who is more affected by upper airway resistance syndrome? men or women
A
men
3
Q
What is Cheyne-stokes respiration?
A
greater hypercapnia respiratory drive that results in an “overshooting” of the PaCO2 below the apneic threshold
you have deep labored breathing to correct metabolic acidosis and you overshoot the PaCO2 goal
4
Q
What classification system do you use to evaluate someone’s airway for sleep apnea?
A
Mallampati classification 1-4 where class 1 is normal and class 4 you can't see the uvula
5
Q
whats the best treatment for non-life threatening sleep apnea?
A
positive airway pressure (CPAP or BIPAP)
6
Q
what is the best treatment for life threatening OSA?
A
tracheostomy
7
Q
what is the common treatment for children with OSA?
A
tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy
