OSA in professional transport operations: Safety, regulatory, and economic impact Review
| Authors: | Gurubhagavatula, I.; Tan, M.; Jobanputra, A. M. |
| Review Title: | OSA in professional transport operations: Safety, regulatory, and economic impact |
| Abstract: | OSA is common among commercial vehicle operators (CVOs) in all modes of transportation, including truck, bus, air, rail, and maritime operations. OSA is highly prevalent and increases the risk of drowsiness-related crashes in CVOs. Internationally, specific regulations regarding its identification and management vary widely or do not exist; medical examiners and sleep medicine specialists are urged to use available guidance documents in their absence. Education, screening, prompt identification and treatment, and ongoing surveillance to ensure effective therapy can lower the risk of fatigue-related crashes. © 2020 American College of Chest Physicians |
| Keywords: | sleep medicine; cpap; sleep apnea; drowsy driving; commercial vehicle operators; osa; sleep-disordered breathing |
| Journal Title: | Chest |
| Volume: | 158 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0012-3692 |
| Publisher: | American College of Chest Physicians |
| Date Published: | 2020-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 2172 |
| End Page: | 2183 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.chest.2020.05.582 |
| PUBMED: | 32540304 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 2 November 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
