Biomedical subjects
M A Yantis
Publications and source records attributed to M A Yantis.
Identifying depression as a symptom of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea syndrome is a common, life-threatening disorder, causing significant physical, emotional, and social problems. The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can lead to an erroneous diagnosis of dysthymia. For patients with sleep apnea syndrome, standard antidepressant treatments may exacerbate the condition. DSM-IV's diagnostic model needs only a small change to allow consideration of sleep apnea syndrome as a cause of a mood disorder.
Decreasing surgical risks for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has only recently been appreciated, in part because the signs and symptoms of OSA were previously overlooked. The identification of this disorder is extremely important before surgery to allow appropriate airway management. This article presents a brief overview of sleep apnea, its symptoms, and potential consequences. Nursing interventions are given for the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. A resource list of agencies and internet sites that reference OSA is included for additional information.
Assessing children for obstructive sleep apnea.
The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children has only recently been appreciated. Early identification of this disorder is extremely important to minimize neurologic, cardiac, and/or developmental complications that may occur as a result of the syndrome. This article presents an overview of OSA syndrome, pediatric risk factors for sleep apnea, symptoms common in children with OSA, and assessment information to guide the health practitioner in identifying children whose sleep patterns require further evaluation.