PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The first line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is adenotonsillectomy (AT). Persistent OSA occurs in 30% of otherwise healthy children after AT. In children who are obese, or have craniofacial, genetic or neuromuscular disorders, persistent OSA after AT is as high as 70%. Thus, otolaryngologists are increasingly managing this challenging patient population. Despite this, there are no guidelines regarding the optimal management of children with persistent OSA after AT. The role of observation, drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), cine MRI, allergy evaluation, CPAP, and turbinate, palatal and tongue base surgeries will be discussed.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Examine the challenges and solutions for managing children with persistent OSA after AT.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Assess the modalities for evaluation and treatment of children with persistent OSAOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Propose an algorithm for the management of children with persistent OSA using case-based learningBACKGROUND STATEMENT: Management of persistent pediatric OSA after AT is challenging with no published guidelines. There is need for a review of the latest strategies, techniques, and evidence on this topic.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409927.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: 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: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Sleep Medicine