TITLE
Shannon Sullivan: Evidence-Based Sleep Medicine Approaches to OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea SERIES)
TALK INFO
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a multifactorial disease that requires careful evaluation of the patient ’s symptoms and the individual anatomical-physiological situation for the selection of the most appropriate therapy. SurgeON is proud to present world experts this SERIES on OSA.
You can watch the first 3 minutes for free.
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
SPEAKER
DATE
23/10/23
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the pathophysiology and clinical consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Review evidence-based diagnostic strategies for OSA, including sleep studies and clinical screening tools.
Compare non-surgical treatment options for OSA, such as CPAP, oral appliances, positional therapy, and lifestyle interventions.
Evaluate indications, efficacy, and limitations of various medical therapies based on current clinical guidelines.
Recognize the importance of individualized, patient-centered care in optimizing adherence and long-term outcomes.
Integrate sleep medicine approaches into multidisciplinary OSA management, including collaboration with surgical and dental specialists
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Shannon Sullivan is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics - Pulmonary Medicine and by courtesy in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Sleep Medicine. She is also a member of the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) at Stanford University.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.

