All personal experience is told by Susan, a retired nurse. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be very serious. It occurs when a person is sleeping, and their breathing is interrupted. People with sleep apnea will stop breathing repeatedly during sleep. This can be very serious, some cases of 200 times of interrupted breathing have occurred. This deprives both the brain and body of oxygen, which can create numerous health problems. As a nurse, it is imperative that you are aware of any patients suffering from sleep apnea. Types of Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) : The more common of the two forms of apnea, it is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. Central sleep apnea : Unlike OSA, the airway is not blocked, but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe, due to instability in the respiratory control center. Related: The...
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