Overlap syndrome, a condition characterized by the concurrent presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea within an individual, is a challenging diagnosis, given the overlapping symptoms of the 2 illnesses and the lack of established guidelines for screening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Profound nocturnal oxygen desaturations cause an overall worse quality of life and a significant increase in pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and right heart failure in patients with overlap syndrome.This CE activity discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of overlap syndrome, giving healthcare professionals valuable insights into identifying high-risk patients and providing timely diagnosis and intervention. Emphasis is placed on using screening tools like the STOP-Bang questionnaire to aid in early detection, ultimately aiming to enhance patient outcomes by improving quality of life and reducing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs associated with this complex condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/148551
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 2.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
Nursing: 2.0 hours
Pharmacy: 2.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 2.0 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), Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine, Surgical Critical Care