Sleep medicine professionals sharing their expertise, best practices and the latest research around the role of CPAP masks and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Watch the teaser in our educational webinar featuring the Medical Director at Everything Sleep Idaho, Mark A. Rasmus.
This webinar discussion covers:
- Non-adherent patient groups
- Common pitfalls during treatment setup
- The importance of mask selection
- Case studies from the clinic
- Gaps in patient follow-up
Course Description and Educational Objectives: The Mask Matters Most
Patients using CPAP are often challenged when introduced to the use of a mask. These challenges range from increased costs to mask fit issues to embarrassment with sleep partners. Dr. Rasmus identifies common issues with mask use and PAP in general and provides logical solutions for the sleep technologist and DME provider which will result in improved adherence.
The learner will:
- Identify common issues with mask use.
- Identify patient-related issues with PAP adherence.
- Understand common solutions to PAP use and mask-fit issues.
Watch the Video Webinar Teaser
The full webinar will be published as a BRPT approved course in the first quarter of 2025!
About Dr. Mark Rasmus
Dr. Mark Rasmus, Medical Director of Idaho Sleep Health, obtained his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. Dr. Rasmus has been board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care and sleep medicine.
He has conducted clinical research and has published articles in sleep disordered breathing and CPAP humidification. Dr. Rasmus is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). He is also a medical consultant for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. In 2007 he was awarded an appointment at the University of Washington Department of Medicine as a Clinical Instructor.
Awards:
- Recipient of the 2024 Physician Leadership Award from the Idaho Medical Group Management Association (Idaho MGMA)
