Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition with an increasing prevalence. Repeated episodes of hypopnea or apnea can cause hypoxia, hypercapnia, and sleep fragmentation. As a result, patients with OSA can suffer from various symptoms, including snoring or gasping for air at night, excessive sleepiness, headache, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and decreased libido. Untreated OSA is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes, including increased motor vehicle accidents, hypertension, type II diabetes, strokes, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and increased overall mortality. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a therapeutic option for treating OSA in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA who are resistant to or intolerant of continuous positive pressure ventilation therapy. The hypoglossal nerve stimulator detects inspiratory effort during sleep and activates upper airway musculature to prevent airway collapse. This activity reviews the anatomy and physiology, indications, contraindications, complications, and benefits of therapeutic hypoglossal nerve stimulation. Finally, this activity will highlight the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and managing patients with OSA who receive a hypoglossal nerve stimulator.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/148531
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine