Moonglow Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 That survey has some interesting psychometric properties. It goes from low risk to high risk to very high risk. I'm more accustomed to seeing things like Low Risk -> Moderate Risk -> High Risk. No "middle ground" with sleep apnea? "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Question: When I take a 20-40 minute nap in the afternoon, am I drifting through stage 1 into stage 2 for a bit? Does even this bit of sleep help in some restorative fashion? It seems to. Awesome, I just took one. Feeling good. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 That survey has some interesting psychometric properties. It goes from low risk to high risk to very high risk. I'm more accustomed to seeing things like Low Risk -> Moderate Risk -> High Risk. No "middle ground" with sleep apnea? Any degree of apnea can be dangerous depending on one's co-morbidities, like hypertension, diabetes, weight, etc. Mild-to-moderate apnea can often be enough to cause people to fall asleep at the wheel. The stopbang, in my opinion, is meant to illuminate the seriousness of OSA to a patient who may be on the fence about the necessity of the test, while allowing the physician justification for writing the order. A stopbang in conjunction with the Epworth sleepiness scale is usually enough for an insurance company to pay for the test. 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 That survey has some interesting psychometric properties. It goes from low risk to high risk to very high risk. I'm more accustomed to seeing things like Low Risk -> Moderate Risk -> High Risk. No "middle ground" with sleep apnea? Any degree of apnea can be dangerous depending on one's co-morbidities, like hypertension, diabetes, weight, etc. Mild-to-moderate apnea can often be enough to cause people to fall asleep at the wheel. Makes sense. I had a feeling it had something to do with the nature of the construct being measured (i.e., OSA). I've seen instruments that assess potential for suicide, where answering "yes" to a single item indicates high risk. The stopbang, in my opinion, is meant to illuminate the seriousness of OSA to a patient who may be on the fence about the necessity of the test, while allowing the physician justification for writing the order. A stopbang in conjunction with the Epworth sleepiness scale is usually enough for an insurance company to pay for the test. "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 here's a link to the STOPBANG questionaire, a popular screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. This is not meant to replace a consultation with your doctor, but it's a good jumping off point. I can't stress the importance of treating apnea enough. STOPBANG Questionaire I got eight out of eight... but I knew all that already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I got eight out of eight... but I knew all that already... Well, then... 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I was diagnosed with sleep apnoea five years ago. I was advised to use a CPAP machine. What a difference! My partner told me that my snoring stopped immediately. (Previously, she said that I used to make the windows rattle. Seriously.) All I know, is that I am sleeping loads better, and am less tired by a factor of several hundred percent. It's definitely the way to go if you are a fellow sufferer. SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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