The pathway for suspected OSA in a patient is not simply to do a sleep study and prescribe a CPAP
Sleepiness is a complex issue and we need to explore the clinical context and other possibilities before arriving at the decision to perform a sleep study
GPs need to know how to use and interpret the results of a home sleep study and will probably need the input of a sleep physician to translate the results into a meaningful management plan
A Level 2 12-channel study is most informative and Medicare rebatable if the patient fits the criteria. However, GPs need to be able to interpret the results to ensure they are valid
Commercial vehicle drivers with sleepiness should be referred to sleep physicians

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 43 mins

Guest: Dr Anup Desai, Sleep & Respiratory Physician, Medical Director, Sydney Sleep Centre

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<li>The pathway for suspected OSA in a patient is not simply to do a sleep study and prescribe a CPAP</li>
<li>Sleepiness is a complex issue and we need to explore the clinical context and other possibilities before arriving at the decision to perform a sleep study</li>
<li>GPs need to know how to use and interpret the results of a home sleep study and will probably need the input of a sleep physician to translate the results into a meaningful management plan</li>
<li>A Level 2 12-channel study is most informative and Medicare rebatable if the patient fits the criteria. However, GPs need to be able to interpret the results to ensure they are valid</li>
<li>Commercial vehicle drivers with sleepiness should be referred to sleep physicians</li>
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Host:&nbsp;Dr David Lim |&nbsp;Total time: 43 mins
Guest: Dr Anup Desai, Sleep &amp; Respiratory Physician, Medical Director, Sydney Sleep Centre

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