by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
What are the potential costs of alternative the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railway Administration (FRA) regulatory actions that would restrict the safety sensitive activities of transportation workers diagnosed with...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | american sleep apnea society, obstructive sleep apnea, train
Prevalence of OSA in the general population What is the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among the general adult U.S. population? The best available data suggests that sleep apnea is present in 9% of women and 24% of men ages 30 to 60 in...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
All railway workers in safety sensitive positions should be routinely tested for sleep apnea and impaired function using objective measures. Sleep apnea in railway drivers represents a potentially reversible cause of a large number of railway incidents. Screening for...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Making our railways safer Given the high costs of railway disasters, applying a multimodal approach towards preventing accidents is prudent. A comprehensive approach should include testing for the presence of sleep apnea, evaluation for signs of functional impairment,...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is there information (studies, data, etc.) available for estimating the future consequences resulting from individuals with OSA occupying safety sensitive transportation positions in the absence of new restrictions? According to the Federal Railway Administration...
