Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
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Arousals<br />
• A protective mechanism<br />
• <strong>Obstructive</strong> breath<strong>in</strong>g causes protective<br />
reflex which curtails obstruction<br />
• Occurs secondary to hypoxemia, hypercarbia,<br />
<strong>in</strong>creased upper airway resistance<br />
• Normal Arousal Index = 10