POSTOPERATIVE CARE: PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR SLEEP APNEA

Course overview

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the upper airway is obstructed (e.g., the tongue relaxes backward blocking the pharynx) causing a pause in respirations longer than 10 seconds. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the care of patients after sleep apnea surgery. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.