Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Gareth Dowling, 54, a school teacher, had a sleep study for loud snoring and daytime tiredness. The results are printed for you.
Explain the sleep study results to Mr Dowling
Counsel Mr Dowling on CPAP and lifestyle measures and agree a plan
- You do not need to take a full history or examine the patient
Sleep study
| Item | Value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| Apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) | 32 events per hour | <5 |
| Lowest oxygen saturation | 82% | >90% |
| Supine AHI | 48 per hour | - |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale | 14/24 | <11 |