How long should you spend giving the patient anatomy and physiology (A&P) background for sleep apnea?

10 mins-the a&p review is intended to engage the patient in a discussion about their overall health and well-being. for many patients, you are the first person who will have taken the time to explain what osa and cpap are. patients will often think that cpap is a treatment for snoring and will help give them a better nights rest. while this is true, its only part of the story. gaining better sleep and more stable blood oxygen levels will lead to better overall health and cardiovascular and pulmonary function. once patients realize the importance of cpap therapy as a preventative therapy for heart complications, they are often more willing to embrace cpap therapy.