Behavioral changes in obstructive sleep apnea (mnemonic)
Last revised by Rohit Sharma on 1 Dec 2019
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Wahba M, Sharma R, Rasuli B, et al. Behavioral changes in obstructive sleep apnea (mnemonic). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6935
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Article created:
28 Aug 2009,
Mohammed Wahba
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Last revised:
1 Dec 2019,
Rohit Sharma ◉
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Synonyms:
- APRIL (mnemonic)
A mnemonic used to remember the behavioral changes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is:
- APRIL
Mnemonic
- A: aggression
- P: poor school performance
- R: restlessness
- I: irritability
- L: lack of concentration
References
- 1. Jafek, B. and Murrow, B. ENT secrets 3rd Ed., Philadelphia:Mosby, 2005