What activities are available?
There are 4 activities on Obstructive Sleep Apnea available on www.apneadiagnosis.org.
Presentation 1: Presentation and Diagnosis of OSA in Primary Care
Presentation and Diagnosis of OSA in Primary Care reviews the epidemiology and impact of OSA, risk factors and consequences, and commonly associated co-morbidities. Faculty discuss diagnostic criteria and options, including sleep centers and portable home monitoring. Topics for panel discussion include strategies for sleep disorder recognition in primary care, evolving risk factors, presentation and diagnosis of OSA in children, and new Medicare guidelines.
Presentation 2: OSA and the Principles of Therapy
OSA and the Principles of Therapy explains OSA risk stratification and the implications for selecting an appropriate treatment approach. Therapeutic options for OSA are reviewed, including conservative approaches, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliances, and surgery. Treatment considerations and expected outcomes for each approach also are discussed. Topics for panel discussion include managing complex sleep apnea, treating OSA in children, and new Medicare guidelines.
Presentation 3: Management of OSA from a Primary Care Perspective
Management of OSA from a Primary Care Perspective addresses management issues most relevant to the primary care audience. Faculty offer guidance on counseling patients before polysomnography and during treatment, how and when to prescribe CPAP, and managing complications and compliance issues. Case studies are used to highlight important concepts, including the importance of long-term monitoring and management of residual sleepiness. Topics for panel discussion include autotitration, implications of sleepiness such as drowsy driving, follow-up studies after surgery or oral appliance, and new Medicare guidelines.
Presentation 4: What's New in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 2011 and Beyond
What's New in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 2011 and Beyond, reviews the latest data on the association between OSA and a variety of comorbid diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This activity also examines the benefits of effective treatment of OSA on these and other conditions. Finally, new developments in the diagnosis and management of OSA are reviewed together with practical advice on integrating sleep studies into clinical practice and guidance on the use of positive airways pressure treatment.
How can I access activities?
All activities can be accessed on this website on demand 24/7. Just slide the navigation bar next to the screen on the homepage and click on the desired activity
Is there a charge to view activities?
All activities are free of charge
How can I receive credit for viewing each activity?
To receive CME credit for each activity, please view each segment completely. After all segments are completed the post test will be unlocked and available.
What are the Computer Hardware/System Requirements?
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