OSA Recognition Pt1
Recognition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Part I
Learning Objective:
After completing this activity, the learner should be able to
Recognize the diagnostic features of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and understand the means of establishing the diagnosis.
Introduction
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a disorder that is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep. These episodes are typically either apneas, which are complete obstructions, or partial obstruction events called hypopneas.
The alteration in ventilation is associated with arousals or fragmented sleep.[1] These effects cause disturbance of sleep at night and are typically associated with excessive daytime sleepiness. In addition, there may be reduction in blood oxygen saturation and alteration in autonomic activity that lead to fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate.[2]
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