hrp0094p2-221 | Fat, metabolism and obesity | ESPE2021

“Sleep Properly, Reduce Intake, aNd Get Stepping” (SPRINGS): a multidisciplinary approach to managing paediatric morbid obesity with severe obstructive sleep apnoea

Hawton Katherine , Oakley uliette , Welsh Kathryn , Kilpin Kate , McLean Cal , Easter Shelley , Langton Hewer Simon C , Hamilton Shield Julian P , Giri Dinesh ,

Introduction: Paediatric morbid obesity (BMI >99.6th centile for age) causes severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) requiring respiratory support. Patient prognosis is poor and requires urgent intervention. Four patients with morbid obesity and severe OSA were admitted for multidisciplinary team (MDT) intensive weight management and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation.Methods: The patients...