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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

January 7th, 2011 - January 7th, 2014
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

According to the National Institutes of Health, a temporary pause in breathing is known as an apnea episode. Almost everyone has brief apnea episodes while they sleep. However, extended pauses or an increase in frequency can be due to sleep apnea. According to The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form.
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Dates and Times

End Date: 1/7/2014

Objectives

As a result of this educational activity, course participants will be able to: DETERMINE who is at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); DESCRIBE how the diagnosis of OSA is made; IDENTIFY the appropriate treatment of obstructive sleep apnea; IDENTIFY the co-morbidities associate with untreated obstructive sleep apnea.

Webcasts Files

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea - 2

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea - 4

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Speakers

  • Dr. James Allen, MD
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Dr. Aneesa Das, MD
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Dr. Meena Khan, MD
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Accreditation

The Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The Center for Continuing Medical Education (CCME) at The Ohio State University designates this webcasts for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.