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The goal of this program is to improve the use of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), assessment for surgery referral of patients with sleep apnea, and selection of appropriate hypopharyngeal surgery techniques for patients with OSA. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:
1. Recognize the different factors that affect determination of AHI in patients with suspected OSA.
2. Identify biomarkers that may predict comorbid conditions in patients with OSA.
3. Implement guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine when evaluating adults with OSA who may require referral for surgical consultation.
4. Compare different surgical techniques for treatment of OSA.
5. Optimize the selection of hypopharyngeal surgery technique based on OSA severity and body mass index.
- Provider:Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc.
- Activity Link: https:/www.audio-digest.org/Specialties/Otolaryngology
- Start Date: 2022-08-03 05:00:00
- End Date: 2022-08-03 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: 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: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Sleep Medicine