#269 Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) and the Didgeridoo with Dr Aneesa Das

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, MD

Infographic: Cyrus Askin, MD

Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP

Hosts: Cyrus Askin, MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham MD

Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD

Editor: Matthew Watto, MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Guest: Aneesa Das, MD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio

Guest one-liner

Picks of the Week

Case from Kashlak

Basic risk factors for OHS and red flags

That pathophysiologic trifecta

Physical Exam & History - OHS

Surveys and specific testing

Labs and other tests (PFTs, Echo, and more)

OSA, OHS, and Central Sleep Apnea

Treating OSA: CPAP vs Bilevel

The importance of weight loss

Keys for inpatient management

Perioperative considerations

Take-home points

Outro