John Viviano BSc DDS D ABDSM

Long Distance Truck Drivers…

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Highest on-the-job mortality rate!

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DOT: 200,000 MVA’s/year may be sleep-related

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NTSB: Trucker fatigue is primary cause in 31% of accidents where driver died

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Are you at risk?

How do you find out?

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Epworth Sleepiness ScaleScore >10 suggests a Sleep Disorder

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• If you scored higher than 10…•You Should• See your Doctor…• You may need an overnight sleep study…

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Spectrum of Disease & Recommended Therapy*for patients that cannot be managed with Lifestyle Changes

Snoring

UARS (Sleepy Snorer)

Mild Sleep Apnea (5-15 Events/h)

Moderate Sleep Apnea (15-30 Events/h)

Severe Sleep Apnea (Over 30 Events/h)

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Consider:

State / Province specific regulations RE sleep apnea and CMV operators

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Treatments…

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Most Common Surgery:

UPPP or UP3

Success; 25-50% for OSA, 75% for Snoring

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nCPAPPumps air into nose under pressure to

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Example of Orthotic in

Mouth

Example of Orthotic in

Hand

Mandibular Advancement DevicesAirway Orthotic Worn in Mouth

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Thank You & Sweet Dreams

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