PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by upper airway obstruction, poor sleep, and daytime sequelae such as hyperactivity. Although controversy exists regarding the ideal evaluation for children with obstructive sleep disordered breathing, the severity of OSA is currently determined by overnight polysomnography (PSG). Mild OSA is defined by an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) > 1 and < 5. The majority (approximately 85%) of healthy school aged children evaluated by otolaryngologists for tonsil hypertrophy and obstructive symptoms have either primary snoring or mild OSA. This reality positions mild pediatric obstructive sleep apnea squarely in the domain of both general and pediatric otolaryngologists alike and served as the primary impetus for submitting this panel.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Effectively and practically diagnose children with mild OSAOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Understand the role of observation and medical treatment for children with mild OSA as well as the options for appliances and positional therapyOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Understand all surgical treatment options for mild pediatric OSA and the role of DISE be aware of ongoing studies and future directionsBACKGROUND STATEMENT: OSA in children was identified in the gap analysis as an area of interest and need. 85% of children with snoring and large tonsils have this condition and present to both general and pediatric otolaryngologists, the topic is of wide importance. Much has changed or is changing, controversy exists.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2410078.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: General Otolaryngology