f a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at
16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be used? - ANSWER IPAP: 14
EPAP: 10
Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal
spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants. - ANSWER Alcohol: impairs arousal respo...
If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at
16cm, what levels of BiLevel should be used? - ANSWER IPAP: 14
EPAP: 10
Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal
spray, Alcohol, Anti depressants. - ANSWER Alcohol: impairs arousal response
which can lead to longer than normal events and severe desats. Inhibits
upper airway activity
What syndrome would a pt with COPD and OSA have? - ANSWER Overlap
syndrome
What are hypoxemia and hypercapnia? - ANSWER Hypoxemia: very low 02 in the
blood
Hypercapnia: very high CO2 in the blood.
What would a patient with both hypoxemia and hypercapnia most likely
be diagnosed with? - ANSWER Hypoventilation
What is an MWT's MOST important use? - ANSWER Measure patients ability
to resist the urge to fall asleep
Tricyclic antidepressants, large amounts of caffeine and large amounts of
chocolate have been known to trigger what? - ANSWER REM sleep
behavior disorder
Recommended impedance for eeg and eog - ANSWER 5k ohms
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