Sleep Medicine Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
AHI
A
Apnea-Hypopnea index
2
Q
Apnea
A
Temporary cessation of breathing
3
Q
BiPAP
A
Bilevel positive airway pressure
4
Q
Cataplexy
A
A sudden, transient episode of muscle weakness typically triggered by emotions such as laughing, crying, or fear
5
Q
CBT
A
Cognitive behavioral therapy
6
Q
CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
7
Q
CSA
A
Central sleep apnea
8
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal fluid
9
Q
Hypopnea
A
Abnormally slow or shallow breathing
10
Q
MSA
A
Mixed sleep apnea
11
Q
MSLT
A
Multiple sleep latency test
12
Q
OSA
A
Obstructive sleep apnea
13
Q
PLMD
A
Periodic limb movement disorder
14
Q
PLMS
A
Periodic limb movements of sleep
15
Q
PSG
A
Polysomnography
