Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy: A hospital based study
Objective To assess the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among the hospitalized pregnant females at a tertiary care center. Methods A prospective, hospital-based study involving 1000 pregnant women in the age group of 18-45 years (mean 28.12+4.07 years). Diagnostic possibility of obstructive...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Makhdoomi Printers
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | http://gjmedph.com/uploads/O7-Vo4No5.pdf |
| Summary: | Objective
To assess the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among the hospitalized pregnant females at a tertiary care center.
Methods
A prospective, hospital-based study involving 1000 pregnant women in the age group of 18-45 years (mean 28.12+4.07 years). Diagnostic possibility of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was established on the basis of Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Score. Random blood sugar estimation was done in every subject of the study group in addition to the baseline demographic profile.
Results
Major portion of the study group belonged to elderly age group (mean 28- 12+4.07 years). Body mass index was more in subjects having OSA as evidenced by the Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness score. Again arterial blood pressure (146.82+12.48mmHg) was more associated with subjects having OSA that was statistically highly significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: A significant proportion (13.4%) of pregnant females in our study
are at high risk for OSA. Keeping in view the importance of sleep disordered
breathing in causing adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, as well as the
mortality risk from anesthesia for cesarean section, we strongly recommend
screening of all pregnant females for the presence of OSA so that treatment at the appropriate time period of pregnancy may improve the maternal and fetal outcome. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-9604 2277-9604 |