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A proposed clinical care pathway of OSA diagnosis in professional drivers.
Tables
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Key features of screening questionnaires for OSA
ESS How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired? Situation Chance of dozing (0–3) Sitting and reading Watching TV Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theatre or meeting) As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit Sitting and talking to someone Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol In a car while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic Berlin questionnaire Age ______ Gender______ Weight _______ Height ______ Category 1 Category 2 1. Do you snore? 6. How often do you feel tired or fatigued after your sleep? 2. Your snoring is: 7. During your waking time do you feel tired, fatigued, or not up to par? a) Slightly louder than breathing 8. Have you ever nodded off or fallen asleep while driving a vehicle? If yes: b) As loud as talking 9. How often does this occur? c) Louder than talking Category 3 3. How often do you snore? 10. Do you have high blood pressure? 4. Has your snoring ever bothered other people? BMI= 5. Has anyone noticed that you quit breathing during your sleep? STOP–BANG questionnaire STOP BANG Snoring BMI >35 kg·m−2 Tiredness Age >50 years Observed you stop breathing Neck circumference >40 cm (15.7 inches) Blood Pressure Gender Male - Table 2
Common symptoms of OSA
Daytime symptoms Night-time symptoms Excessive daytime sleepiness Snoring, gasping or choking in sleep Fatigue Witnessed apnoea in sleep Non-restorative sleep Insomnia Cognitive impairment Restless sleep Mood disorders Night-time awakenings, dry mouth Morning headaches Nocturia Impotence, erectile dysfunction Nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux
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Screening for obstructive sleep apnoea in professional drivers
