Sleep-related breathing disorders

Question 1

The goal of PAP titration is to select the lowest airway pressure that would eliminate all respiratory events, including apneas, hypo apneas, arousals, and snoring, so that the respiratory disturbance index decreases to ____ with acceptable oxygenation (SPO2 ____) and an acceptable _____

Answer 1

< 5 per hour; > 90%; mask leak level

Question 2

Consists of a single fixed PAP that is maintained during both inhalation and exhalation

Answer 2

CPAP

Question 3

Consists of two fixed airway pressures: a________ inspiratory pressure and a_______ expiratory pressure

Answer 3

BiPAP; higher; lower