0584 Screening For The Obstructive Sleep Apne Syndrome Among Shiftworkers

Abstract Introduction Chronic daytime sleepiness is an extremely common complaint that reduces the quality of life substantially. Frequently, it is a potential cause of fatality resulting from industrial or accidents. This study was conducted to appraise the prevalence of OSAS among individuals employed in alternating work shifts. Methods The study population comprised 218 shift workers employed as sentries/guards. The tentative diagnosis of OSAS was established and the presence of its complications ascertained by screening. This was undertaken using Berlin questionnaire. All the studied subjects were males; their age (mean:38,05 year, SD:10,36) and weight (mean:83,84 kg, SD:11,52). According to current diagnostic principles, an AHI of >30 events/hour reflects severe OSAS, whereas moderate and mild disease is identified by an AHI of >15 to 5 to