Table 3 The 10 OSA Commandments®
From: Long term management of obstructive sleep apnea and its comorbidities
Prevention | I | Help to avoid overweight and obesity |
|---|---|---|
Diagnosis | II | Suspect OSA in cases of snoring and/or visualized apneas or daytime sleepiness |
III | Confirm the diagnosis. Perform sleep study | |
IV | Quantify sleepiness, BMI, AHI, and nocturnal hypoxemia | |
V | Identified comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive deficits | |
VI | Explore the upper airway and look for treatable anatomic abnormalities | |
Treatment | VII | Establishes a program to reduce weight |
VIII | Start patient-specific treatment | |
IX | Supervise the correct use of CPAP and other devices and medications | |
Follow-up | X | Establish a follow up plan and measure response to treatment |