Does obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) give you respiratory distress? Are you baffled by bilevel? The wait is over! Learn all the ins and outs about OHS from Dr. Aneesa Das, @AneesaDas, a sleep specialist and pulmonologist at The Ohio State University! You’ll learn tips and tricks regarding the diagnosis and management of OHS, the important role PCPs can play, and why on earth we’re discussing the didgeridoo!
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Credits
Written and Produced by: Cyrus Askin, MDInfographic: Cyrus Askin, MDCover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGPHosts: Cyrus Askin, MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham MDReviewer: Leah Witt, MDEditor: Matthew Watto, MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.comGuest: Aneesa Das, MD
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bioGuest one-linerPicks of the WeekCase from KashlakBasic risk factors for OHS and red flagsThat pathophysiologic trifectaPhysical Exam & History - OHSSurveys and specific testingLabs and other tests (PFTs, Echo, and more)OSA, OHS, and Central Sleep ApneaTreating OSA: CPAP vs BilevelThe importance of weight lossKeys for inpatient managementPerioperative considerationsTake-home pointsOutro