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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Implant for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Course: #1986Level: Introductory 1 Hour 577 Reviews
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A introductory review of the hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant as a therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is provided within this course. The course explores the mechanism of action, identifies research trends, and details the procedure for participants to gain insights into this implant therapy.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-951481; IACET/0.1

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to discuss the key aspects of OSA, including its causes, symptoms, and potential complications.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to discuss the concept and application of hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy as a treatment for OSA.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify relevant research studies and findings related to hypoglossal nerve implantations for treating OSA.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to explain how the implantation device operates, including the procedural aspects involved in their application.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to recognize the criteria that indicate when the implantation of devices involving the hypoglossal nerve is appropriate and when it may be contraindicated.

Course created on December 13, 2023

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-15 Minutes Discuss the key aspects of OSA
15-25 Minutes Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy
25-35 Minutes Evidenced-based literature on hypoglossal nerve implantations for treating OSA
35-45 Minutes Hypoglossal nerve stimulation operational and procedural aspects
45-55 Minutes Criteria for indications
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q&A

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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Dr. Reed is the owner of Pulmonary Education Consultants, LLC. He received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dr. Reed has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued Respiratory Therapy.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Association for Respiratory Care

American Association for Respiratory Care

This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 191156000


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CE Broker

Continued Respiratory Therapy is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-30700. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Texas, CE Broker may be of interest to you. For Florida respiratory therapists, this course is registered in the Direct Delivery of Respiratory Care Services category.


International Association for Continuing Education and Training

International Association for Continuing Education and Training

Continued, LLC, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. Continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.



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