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Presentation and Diagnosis of OSA in Primary Care

Presentation and Diagnosis of OSA in Primary Care

Presentation and Diagnosis of OSA in Primary Care reviews the epidemiology and clinical impact of OSA, its risk factors and consequences, and commonly associated co-morbidities. Faculty discuss diagnostic criteria and options, including center-based and patient-based (home) monitoring of cardiopulmonary events during sleep. Topics for panel discussion include presentation and diagnosis of OSA in children, recognition strategies in primary care, and new Medicare guidelines for referral.

To receive CE credit for this activity, please view each segment of the activity completely. After all segments are completed the post test and program evaluation will be unlocked and will need to be completed in order to qualify for CE credit.
OSA and the Principles of Therapy

OSA and the Principles of Therapy

OSA and the Principles of Therapy explains the mechanical properties of the airway which make it vulnerable to collapse and OSA therapy according to risk stratification. Selection of an appropriate treatment approach does not occur in isolation of other medical and behavioral problems. Therapeutic options, including conservative approaches, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliances, and surgery, are presented and expected outcomes are discussed. Topics for panel discussion include behavioral interventions, the need for a multimodal approach to stabilizing upper airway function, medications applicable to enhancing CPAP use, treatment approaches in children, and Medicare guidelines for the initiation of CPAP therapy.

To receive CE credit for this activity, please view each segment of the activity completely. After all segments are completed the post test and program evaluation will be unlocked and will need to be completed in order to qualify for CE credit.
Management of OSA from a Primary Care Perspective

Management of OSA from a Primary Care Perspective

Management of OSA from a Primary Care Perspective addresses management issues relevant to the primary care audience. Faculty offer guidance on how to counsel patients before polysomnography and during treatment, how to prescribe CPAP, and how to identify issues affecting CPAP adherence and complications. A case study is used to highlight important concepts, including the importance of long-term monitoring and management of residual sleepiness in the setting of CPAP therapy. Topics for panel discussion include sleep apnea management as a chronic disease, recognition of problem sleepiness such as drowsy driving and its implications in assessment of commercial and non-commercial drivers, utility of autotitrating positive pressure devices, and guidelines for the 90-day assessment of CPAP efficacy.

To receive CE credit for this activity, please view each segment of the activity completely. After all segments are completed the post test and program evaluation will be unlocked and will need to be completed in order to qualify for CE credit.