CDME Module 1: Overview-August 22, 2016

August 22, 2016

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The Medical Review Board (MRB) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held a meeting on August 22-23, 2016. The meeting included discussions on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its impact on commercial drivers. Various committee members, representatives from FMCSA and other governmental agencies, and other attendees were present at the meeting. <br /><br />The committee approved the meeting minutes from a previous joint meeting. The meeting included presentations on OSA and discussions on topics such as screening criteria, frequency of screening, methods of diagnosis, treatment options (including continuous positive airway pressure therapy and oral appliances), and compliance with treatment. <br /><br />Some important points from the meeting included concerns about the accuracy of in-home sleep apnea tests, the need for a full year of data to demonstrate compliance with treatment, and the importance of collaborations between primary care providers and sleep specialists. The committee made recommendations regarding screening criteria, frequency of screening, methods of diagnosis, and treatment options for commercial drivers with OSA. <br /><br />Action items from the meeting included posting the meeting minutes on the FMCSA website, requesting data on exam counts by type of examiner, and requesting comments from experts on the use of oral appliances and CPAP use after facial surgery. The meeting was adjourned on August 23.

Keywords

Medical Review Board

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

FMCSA

meeting

obstructive sleep apnea

OSA

commercial drivers

screening criteria

diagnosis methods

treatment options