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There's no place like Home - An introduction to Home Mechanical Ventilation (AtHome Medical)
This course is tailored specifically for the managed care case manager who is looking to gain knowledge ad information on costs and benefits of patients at home on mechanical ventilation.
(Contact/Credit Hours: 1) approved by CCMC
Auto-Adjusting Technologies: How to Optimize Therapy (ResMed)
Discusses the technology of automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) devices and its role in the treatment of SDB.
(Contact/Credit hours: 1)
Advancements in Bilevel Technology (ResMed)
Presents an overview of the clinical application, benefits and advancements in bilevel therapy in the treatment of SDB and hypoventilation syndrome.
(Contact/Credit hours: 2)
Bilevel Application and Titration in the Sleep Lab (ResMed)
Identify appropriate patients for bilevel application and titration, such as severe OSA, overlap syndrome, COPD and central sleep apnea.
(Contact/Credit hours: 2)
Overlap Syndrome: Identification and Treatment (ResMed)
Identify patients who present with characteristics of both COPD and OSA and appropriate methods of treatment.
(Contact/Credit hours: 1)
SDB and Cardiovascular Disease: Exploring the Links (ResMed)
Discusses the association between SDB and cardiovascular disease.
(Contact/Credit hours: 1)
Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)/Cheyne-Stokes Respiration (CSR): Getting to the Heart of Treatment (ResMed)
Presents an overview of central sleep apnea (CSA), its relation to congestive heart failure (CHF) and efficacious treatment.
(Contact/Credit hours: 1)
Uncovering Complex Sleep Apnea Through Polysomnography Waveforms (ResMed)
Identify possible complex sleep apnea patients and attain optimal treatment.
(Contact/Credit hours: 2)
Central Sleep Apnea vs. Complex Apnea: How Do They Differ? (Respironics)
This program was developed to educate respiratory therapists and sleep technologists about the difference between complex sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Examples of idiopathic central apnea, complex sleep apnea, and Cheyne-Stokes respiration will be discussed, along with their respective PSG findings. Treatment suggestions and use of various PAP modalities for these forms of sleep apnea will be reviewed.
(Contact/Credit Hours: 1) - Approved by AARC and AAST
The Link BetweenSleep Apnea and Co-Morbid Conditions: CVD and Type II Diabetes (Respironics)
This workshop reviews the impact of sleep disordered breathing on common co-morbidities: cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Participants will discuss the association between OSA and these co-morbidities, current trends and relevant clinical data. Additionally, ways to improve medical management of patients with type II diabetes or CVD who also suffer from OSA will be discussed.
(Contact/Credit Hours: 1.5) - Approved by AARC, AAST, CCMC, and ASNA
The ABCs of OSA: An Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Respironics)
This workshop provided a broad overview of OSA, including its prevalence, pathology, health consequences, economic impact, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management. This presentation also discusses the link between OSA and associated co-morbidities, such as: CHF, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and type II diabetes. Issues with pain management, anesthesia and bariatric surgery will also be discussed.
(Contact/Credit Hours: 1) - Approved by AARC, AAST, CCMC, and ASNA
Portable Home Oxygen Equipment: Matching the Patient to the Proper Device (Respironics)
This workshop is aimed at increasing the knowledge of practitioners who work with home oxygen patients that require portable oxygen equipment. The session will cover methods of matching portable oxygen equipment to patient needs with emphasis on the various types of equipment currently available. Finally, issues faced by patients when traveling will also be addressed.
(Contact/Credit Hours: 1) - Approved by AARC and ASNA
