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michelleunicorn

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When differentiating between central and obstructive sleep apnea, which of the following channels or parameters would reflect vastly different results during an apneic episode or event?
 
  a. SpO2
  b. Heart rate
  c. Chest wall and abdominal effort
  d. Nasal airflow

Question 2

What term is used to describe CPAP units that use a computer to adjust CPAP levels as needed by the patient during sleep?
 
  a. Min-CPAP
  b. Max-CPAP
  c. Retro-CPAP
  d. Auto-CPAP



steff9894

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In central sleep apnea, there is essentially no chest wall or abdominal effort detected during epi-sodes/events due to a problem with the signal from the brain, while such effort is present and may increase in obstructive sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These devices are referred to as auto-CPAP, intelligent CPAP, or smart CPAP. These de-vices use a computer algorithm for adjusting the level of CPAP in response to dynamic changes in airflow and/or vibration secondary to snoring.



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