UP3

Question 1

UP3 Stand for…

Answer 1

Uvulo-Palato-Pharyngo-Plasty

Question 2

UPPP is performed to relieve ___ & ___.

(hint: 1 is OSA)

Answer 2

Obstructive sleep apnea & snoring

Question 3

UPPP is NOT a substitution for ____.
(hint: CPAP)

Answer 3

Continuous positive airway pressure

Question 4

Apnea means?

Answer 4

No breathing

Question 5

Hyponea is….

Answer 5

Shallow breathing; for 10 seconds or longer

Question 6

An indication for UPPP is O2 saturation that drops below ___%.

Answer 6

80%

Question 7

_______ is snoring that can be heard between walls.

Answer 7

Heroic snoring

Question 8

Sleep apnea syndrome is a condition in which airflow is temporarily obstructed during sleep. Occurs when the _____ an the _____ fall backward on the ____.

Answer 8

Tongue & soft palate
Pharynx

Question 9

This obstruction can last from ___ seconds to ___.

Answer 9

10 seconds to 2 minutes

Question 10

What 3 factors have been linked with sleep apnea?

Answer 10

1. shape of the upper airway
2. neural control of the respiratory muscles
3. hormonal balance

Question 11

What additional procedure may be performed with a UPPP?

Answer 11

Tonsillectomy

Question 12

What is the first instrument the surgeon will use?

Answer 12

McIvor mouth gag

Question 13

Incision is made with??

Answer 13

ESU, #15 blade, or #12 blade