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The Successfulness of A Multidisciplinary Approach For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Susianti, Noor Alia; Nathania, Caroline Evanthe; Prodjohardjono, Astuti; Vidyanti, Amelia Nur; Gofir, Abdul; Setyaningsih, Indarwati; Setyaningrum, Cempaka Thursina Srie; Sutarni, Sri
Academic Hospital Journal Vol 7, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Rumah Sakit Akademik Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ahj.v7i1.103305

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Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a global problem that has an impact on health and quality of life (QOL). There are a lot of risk factors for OSA, i.e. anatomical abnormality and comorbidity. A multidisciplinary approach can improve the symptoms and the impact of OSA and QOL too.Materials and methods: This case report is structured according to The CARE (Case Report) guideline.Case: A male, 37 years old, came with the chief complaint of snoring for 6 years. The patient felt unfit and dissatisfied with his sleep (Sleep Condition Indicator: 2.5). This impacted the daily activities and caused excessive daytime sleepiness. He could fall asleep while doing activities (Epsworth Sleepiness Scale: 24). The condition was worsening and he was often found apnea during sleep. The patient’s body mass index was 38.3kg/m2 (type I obesity) and the neck diameter was 43 cm. The polysomnography showed sleep architectural abnormality and the patients suffered from moderate OSA (Apnea-Hipopnea Index: 23.7). The patient was hospitalized for 7 days and got a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Device (CPAP). Anatomical abnormality was investigated but none needed surgical intervention. Metabolic syndrome intervention includes therapy for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Collaboration with a clinical nutritionist for nutritional intervention. After 7 days, the sleep quality, the symptoms, and the SCI score were improved (7.1). Conclusion: OSA risk factors are varied and needed to be identified. In addition to definitive therapy, management of comorbidities, such as metabolic syndrome, should be addressed. A multidisciplinary approach can thereby improve OSA, patient’s health, and QOL.
Interlaminar Cervical Epidural Non-Particulate Steroid Injection for Acute Cervical Radicular Pain: A Case Study of Clinical Effectiveness Nur Azza, Kamala Kan; Susianti, Noor Alia; Mahmud, Mahmud; Nathania, Caroline Evanthe
JAI (Jurnal Anestesiologi Indonesia) Publication In-Press
Publisher : Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Anestesiologi dan Terapi Intensif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jai.v0i0.73464

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Background: Cervical radicular pain is pain that arises in the upper extremities caused by ectopic activities of afferent nociceptive or radix medulla spinalis. The pain intervention which can be done is interlaminar cervical epidural steroid injection (ICESI), transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFSI), thermal radio frequency (TRF), pulse radio frequency (PRF), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), or surgery. Each modalities have different benefits and side effects. The success of ICESI is still debatable. This case report aimed to evaluate the success of ICESI for cervical radicular pain.Case: A woman, 71 years old, suffered from neck pain with radicular pain along the arm, until the palm, thumbs, and index finger on both right and left sides. The patient reported persistent pain predominantly in the palms, with an intensity of 7 out of 10 on the numeric rating scale (NRS). She felt the pain for 2 months, and it wasn’t relieved with pharmacotherapy and physiotherapy. The cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed entrapment at the radix C6. The patient was advised to undergo an operative procedure, but the patient refused it and was offered an ICESI.Discussion: The ICESI approach has been proven to be effective in managing acute cervical radicular pain. By delivering corticosteroids into the epidural space, ICESI reduces inflammation around the affected nerve roots, leading to significant pain relief and improved functional outcomes, and allows for a broader spread of medication across multiple levels.Conclusion: ICESI is effective for cervical radicular pain.