Pediatric OSA Update 2019
2019 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Keyword(s)
obstructive sleep apnea, OSA
In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been increasingly recognized as a serious health problem in children. As such, there has been substantial growth in the number of research studies published in the field of pediatric OSA. It can be difficult for providers to stay current with the literature as studies are published in the journals of numerous different disciplines including pulmonary, neurology, otolaryngology, and psychology. This instructional session will review the most innovative and influential studies published in pediatric OSA between 2018 and 2019. The panelists will focus on advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and sequelae by providing critical review and commentary of selected publications. To provide the best care to pediatric patients presenting with OSA, otolaryngologists must be familiar with the most up-to-date evaluation and management options.
Description
In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been increasingly recognized as a serious health problem in children. As such, there has been substantial growth in the number of research studies published in the field of pediatric OSA. It can be difficult for providers to stay current with the literature as studies are published in the journals of numerous different disciplines including pulmonary, neurology, otolaryngology, and psychology. This instructional session will review the most innovative and influential studies published in pediatric OSA between 2018 and 2019. The panelists will focus on advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and sequelae by providing critical review and commentary of selected publications. To provide the best care to pediatric patients presenting with OSA, otolaryngologists must be familiar with the most up-to-date evaluation and management options.Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the most innovative and important studies published in pediatric OSA during 2018 and 2019. 2. Review new evaluation and treatment modalities for pediatric OSA. 3. Explain current innovations in the management of OSA in children.Faculty: Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH(Research funding: National Institute of Health; American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology; Inspire medical; Leadership Role: International Surgical Sleep Society; American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology; ABOTO; Consulting Fees: Medtronic; Genus Lifesciences), Cristina Baldassari, MD(Nothing to Disclose).
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