Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
Episode 7: Respiratory Depression & Screening for Sleep Disordered Breathing
Episode 7: Respiratory Depression & Screening for Sleep Disordered Breathing
Episode 7: Respiratory Depression & Screening for Sleep Disordered Breathing
Monday 11th April 2022
Discover how to manage sleep apnea in opioid patients with expert insights from Dr. Stader and Dr. Duncan in this clinical case study.
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Get the buttons here!Tackling Sleep Apnea in Opioid Patients: A Clinical Case Study
The American Academy of sleep medicine recommends screening and diagnostic testing for sleep disordered breathing in all patients on chronic opioid therapy. So there's guidelines out there that say: hey, we should be doing this prevalence.
Imagine waking up gasping for air, night after night. For Anne, a patient on chronic opioid therapy, this is a reality due to sleep apnea. In this compelling episode of the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast, Dr. Donald Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan dive into Anne's story and the broader issue of respiratory depression in opioid patients. They break down the critical steps for screening sleep disordered breathing and discuss how medications can exacerbate these conditions.
Drawing on guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the doctors offer practical advice on diagnostic testing and behavioral interventions. This episode isn't just for clinicians; it's a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of pain management and sleep health. With their expert insights, Dr. Stader and Dr. Duncan illuminate the path to better care for patients like Anne, making this episode both informative and deeply human.