Activity ID
1559Expires
August 11, 2024Format Type
InternetCME Credit
0.5Fee
$0-$25CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in the US population, estimated at 11.4% of men and 4.7% of women. It is even more common in patients presenting for surgery, and is associated with increased perioperative risk and complications. Pain medications and sedatives may require a specialized approach for these patients. A significant proportion of OSA patients are undiagnosed when they present for surgery, posing yet another risk. A case study will be presented of a medical malpractice claim associated with the post-operative death of a patient with OSA. This mixed media Internet activity seeks to provide the strategies needed for physicians of all specialties to reduce morbidity and mortality when their patients with sleep apnea need surgery.
Diplomate Engagement
Pre-and Post-test results are provided to diplomate and an evaluation survey is issued upon completion of the course. A follow-up post-activity survey is also issued 3-4 months after completion that asks what practice changes have been made.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Anesthesiology
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Ophthalmology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Thoracic Surgery
Urology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Identify OSA risk factors and when to refer patients for testing/treatment of OSA.
State risk factors most associated with perioperative mortality in OSA patients.
Describe post operative strategies to minimize hypoxic events in OSA patients.
State best practices for managing sedative, hypnotic, opioid medications in non-surgical OSA patients.
Keywords
OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Stop-Bang, Medical Knowledge, Brain Injury, Neuromuscular Development, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord, Sports
Competencies
Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Assessment, Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Evidence Based Practice
