Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding findings to watch for and report in individuals with central sleep apnea as follows: Caregivers of individuals with history of sleep apnea should maintain a close watch on the frequency and duration of apneic spells during the sleep. Any abrupt increase in the frequency and/or duration of apneic spells should be reported to the physician for further follow-up. Individuals with mental health issues, such as, anxiety, depression, and psychosis with co-existing [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding complications of poorly managed central sleep apnea as follows: Mental health deterioration: Poorly managed sleep apnea can result in interrupted sleep pattern with multiple awakenings during the night. Lack of sleep and proper rest can lead to poor relaxation and compromised stress relief. This can lead to anxiety states and deterioration of mental health with altered behavior patterns. Individuals with history of anxiety, depression, and psychosis with co-existing sleep apnea can [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding complications of poorly managed central sleep apnea as follows: Compromised cardiac function: In individuals with poorly controlled sleep apnea, sudden drop in blood oxygen levels due to interrupted breathing pattern can lead to drop in oxygen supply to vital organs, such as, heart and brain, thus affecting their function. In order to prevent this outcome, as a protective response, the heart tends to overwork by increasing the heart rate and tries [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding complications of poorly managed central sleep apnea as follows: Risk for poor blood sugar control: Poorly managed sleep apnea can result in interrupted sleep pattern with multiple awakenings during the night. Lack of sleep and proper rest can lead to a stressful situation. Human body tries to cope up with this new stressful condition by increasing secretion of steroid hormones. Steroid hormones contribute to increased resistance to action of insulin, thus [...]

Patient/caregiver were instructed regarding signs and symptoms of central sleep apnea as follows: Central sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea with dysfunction at the level of brain being the major contributory factor. Poor signaling from the brain to the major respiratory muscles result in poor control & regulation of the respiratory activity, resulting in central sleep apnea with the following signs and symptoms. Headaches and difficulty concentrating: Poor rest during the night can [...]