Jaw advancement splints offer an effective alternative to those who cannot use or tolerate a CPAP device.
Dr David Lim interviews Associate Professor Andrew Chan on the importance of referring to a multidisciplinary care team comprising of a GP, a sleep physician and a dentist for the best results.
Description
- Jaw advancement splints offering an effective alternative to those who cannot use or tolerate a CPAP device, with two-thirds of patients deriving complete or partial resolution of OSA
- The importance of referring to a multidisciplinary care team comprising of a GP, a sleep physician and a dentist for the best results
- The cost implications that may pose a barrier to patients
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and medical educator
Guests: A/Prof Andrew Chan, Respiratory and Sleep Physician; Senior Staff Specialist, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, RNSH; Deputy Director, Centre for Sleep Health and Research RNSH; Clinical Associate Professor, USyd School of Medicine
Total time: 21 mins
