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Heath DS, El-Hakim H, Al-Rahji Y, Eksteen E, Uwiera TC, Isaac A, Castro-Codesal M, Gerdung C, Maclean J, Mandhane PJ. Development of a pediatric obstructive sleep apnea triage algorithm. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 50:48. [PMID: 34266488 PMCID: PMC8281470 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-021-00528-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is often delayed due to the high prevalence and limited physician and sleep testing resources. As a result, children may be referred to multiple specialties, such as pediatric sleep medicine and pediatric otolaryngology, resulting in long waitlists. METHOD We used data from our pediatric OSA clinic to identify predictors of tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy (AT). Before being seen in the clinic, parents completed the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and screening questionnaires for restless leg syndrome (RLS), nasal rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Tonsil size data were obtained from patient charts and graded using the Brodsky-five grade scale. Children completed an overnight oximetry study before being seen in the clinic, and a McGill oximetry score (MOS) was assigned based on the number and depth of oxygen desaturations. Logistic regression, controlling for otolaryngology physician, was used to identify significant predictors of AT. Three triage algorithms were subsequently generated based on the univariate and multivariate results to predict AT. RESULTS From the OSA cohort, there were 469 eligible children (47% female, mean age = 8.19 years, SD = 3.59), with 89% of children reported snoring. Significant predictors of AT in univariate analysis included tonsil size and four PSQ questions, (1) struggles to breathe at night, (2) apneas, (3) daytime mouth breathing, and (4) AM dry mouth. The first triage algorithm, only using the four PSQ questions, had an odds ratio (OR) of 4.02 for predicting AT (sensitivity = 0.28, specificity = 0.91). Using only tonsil size, the second algorithm had an OR to predict AT of 9.11 (sensitivity = 0.72, specificity = 0.78). The third algorithm, where MOS was used to stratify risk for AT among those children with 2+ tonsils, had the same OR, sensitivity, and specificity as the tonsil-only algorithm. CONCLUSION Tonsil size was the strongest predictor of AT, while oximetry helped stratify individual risk for AT. We recommend that referral letters for snoring children include graded tonsil size to aid in the triage based on our findings. Children with 2+ tonsil sizes should be triaged to otolaryngology, while the remainder should be referred to a pediatric sleep specialist.
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- D S Heath
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Rodriguez-Lopez S, Palkowski S, Gerdung C, Keto-Lambert D, Sebastianski M, Castro-Codesal ML. Does obstructive sleep apnoea contribute to obesity, hypertension and kidney dysfunction in children? A systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e039342. [PMID: 32868367 PMCID: PMC7462153 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder that may directly contribute to the development of obesity, hypertension and renal injury. Although those associations seem to be clearer in adults, studies in children have revealed conflicting results and updated synthesis of the evidence is lacking. The aim of this systematic review is to summarise the available evidence on the effect of OSA on obesity, systemic blood pressure and kidney function, to help to elucidate whether respiratory interventions to correct OSA would have the potential to improve those outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A systematic literature review search was created by a medical librarian and peer-reviewed by a second librarian prior to running. Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, CINAHL via EbscoHOST, Wiley Cochrane Library and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global were searched on 25 February 2020. Titles and abstracts will be screened by two independent reviewers for inclusion, followed by full-text screening of relevant articles. Studies in children will be included if they report data on OSA and weight, systemic blood pressure or kidney parameters. The extracted data will be combined for analysis and the information subcategorised in groups based on outcome. Risk of bias will be determined using tools specific to study methodology and certainty of the evidence using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations approach. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study will provide essential information for healthcare professionals to better understand the relationship between childhood OSA and changes in body mass index, systemic blood pressure and kidney function indicators. Our findings will be disseminated through conferences and publications. The results of this review may guide the initiation of new strategies and the development of future research studies. This research did not involve human subjects and therefore did not undergo research ethical review. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020171186.
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- Sara Rodriguez-Lopez
- Nephrology, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Respiratory Medicine, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Knowledge Translation Platform, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Knowledge Translation Platform, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Respiratory Medicine, Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Gerdung C, Rodriguez-Lopez S, Palkowski S, Keto-Lambert D, Sebastianski M, Castro Codesal ML. Does non-invasive ventilation change metabolic markers in children with obstructive sleep apnoea? A systematic review and meta-analysis study protocol. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e039655. [PMID: 32830118 PMCID: PMC7445331 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is not only common within paediatrics but is associated with critical childhood metabolic morbidity such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and glucose tolerance impairment. Increasing evidence suggests an association between childhood OSA and metabolic syndrome such as markers of cardiovascular disease, systemic hypertension, glucose intoleranceand increased lipid profile. Recent studies have targeted changes in metabolic markers in children using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) but no systematic reviews are available to summarise this emerging evidence. The purpose of this systematic review is to provide systematic synthesis of the evidence on the effect of NIV use on metabolic markers in children with OSA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A systematic search of electronic databases and grey literature will include paediatric interventional studies (random controlled trials, cohort studies) with and without a comparison group. Two reviewers will independently undertake the two step process of title/abstract and full-text screening. Data will be extracted and assessed, with aggregate data being reported. When the data allow, meta-analysis will be performed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION There are no ethical concerns with this systematic review, as data have previously been published. This review will inform clinicians taking care of children with OSA and obesity/metabolic syndrome about the potential effects of NIV therapies on metabolic markers and has the potential to change the approach to childhood OSA and obesity. Results of this systematic review will be submitted for dissemination in abstract and manuscript form.
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- Christopher Gerdung
- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Knowledge Translation Platform, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Department of Pediatrics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Knowledge Translation Platform, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Department of Pediatrics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Gerdung C, Dowling S, Lang E. Review of the CATCH study: a clinical decision rule for the use of computed tomography in children with minor head injury. CAN J EMERG MED 2012; 14:243-247. [PMID: 22813398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION In children with minor head trauma, which elements of the history and physical examination, combined as a clinical decision rule, can be used to rule out clinically significant brain trauma? ARTICLE CHOSEN Osmond MH, Klassen TP, Wells GA, et al. CATCH: a clinical decision rule for the use of computed tomography in children with minor head injury. CMAJ 2010;182:341-48. OBJECTIVE To prospectively derive a sensitive and reliable clinical decision rule for the use of computed tomography in children with minor head injury.
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