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unusual facts about sleep apnea



Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In September 2013, Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) stated that he sponsored the bill To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (H.R. 3095; 113th Congress) in reaction to the FMCSA's initial intention to avoid industry comment on its proposal to issue guidance that all drivers be tested for sleep apnea.

Pulsus paradoxus

Pulsus paradoxus is a sign that is indicative of several conditions, including cardiac tamponade, pericarditis, chronic sleep apnea, croup, and obstructive lung disease (e.g. asthma, COPD).

REM rebound

Common to those who take certain sleeping aids, it is also often seen in the first few nights after patients with sleep apnea are placed on CPAP.


see also

ESADA

ESADA (European Sleep Apnea Database) is a collaboration between European sleep centers as part of the COST Action B 26.

Sam Loeffler

Sam has recently started singing background vocals on certain songs such as "Another Know it All", "Sleep Apnea" and "The Fad" in live performances.