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Pulm-ICM
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Medical
Graduate
09/26/2010
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Term
Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
 Definition
Obesity, Smoking, Alcohol/Sedative Age, Male, History, Anatomic
Term
Treatment of Sleep Apnea
 Definition
Lower Risks
Position Training
CPAP
Oral Appliace
Surgeries
Term
Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea
 Definition
>5 with symtoms or >15, >30=severe
Term
Systemic complications of Sleep Apnea
 Definition
HPTN, MI, Stroke, Arrhythmias
Term
Apnea/Hypopnea Index
 Definition
Number of episodes per hour
Term
Is obesity a risk factor for OSAS in children
 Definition
No
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