The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ✔✔Wash out CO2 and prevent
rebreathing
Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ✔✔Cheyne
Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated.
...
The purpose of an intentional mask leak is to... - ✔✔Wash out CO2 and prevent
rebreathing
Recommended guidelines state that HSV can be considered when.... - ✔✔Cheyne
Stokes and central Apneas have not been eliminated.
What is aerophagia? - ✔✔The swallowing of air
What is maxillomandibular advancement? - ✔✔Treatment that involves cutting and
advancing the upper and lower jaw bones; enlarging and stabilizing the posterior
airway.
What is the PRIMARY function of the EPAP setting? - ✔✔To eliminate desaturations
and arousals.
According to guidelines, how many Hypopneas need to occur in peds pts prior to
increasing pressure? - ✔✔1
What are the AASM guidelines for supplemental O2 during PAP studies? - ✔✔1lmp
during PAP titration when SPO2 is less than or equal to 88% for 5 or more minutes and
in the absence of obstructive events.
If a pts Apneas are fixed at 10cm, but Hypopneas and snoring still occur at 16cm, what
levels of BiLevel should be used? - ✔✔IPAP: 14
EPAP: 10
Which of the following can reduce the effectiveness of CPAP and why: Nasal spray,
Alcohol, Anti depressants. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Overlap syndrome
What are hypoxemia and hypercapnia? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Hypoventilation
What is an MWT's MOST important use? - ✔✔Measure patients ability to resist the urge
to fall asleep
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