Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in infants and toddlers. Dr. Mindell will present empirically-based strategies for the management of bedtime problems and night wakings in young children. Factors that contribute to the development of these issues will be presented. Behavioral interventions discussed will include the importance of sleep schedules, bedtime routines, and the development of self-soothing skills.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in children effects of 2-3% of all children, however in light of the rising prevalence of childhood obesity, the estimated prevalence has increased to 6-10% of all children. While the first line of therapy for Pediatric OSA in children consists of upper airway surgery via surgical removal off the adenoids and tonsils, it has become increasingly clear that surgery efficacy is limited in older and//or obese children. As a result, alternative therapies, including positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy has become mainstay for a lot of children. The application of PAP devices in children is unique and requires further attention to ensure that PAP therapy is successful.

This webinar discusses alternative therapies in patient diagnosis and treatment, the benefits of combination therapy, and follow up patient care plans.

Join us for a pre-recorded web course discussing Central Sleep Apnea as well as the clinical evidence for phrenic nerve stimulation.

In this course, Dr. Khayat and Dr. Javaheri review the pathophysiology of central sleep apnea, with a focus on CSA in heart failure patients. They discuss the clinical outcomes of patients with CSA and review available therapeutic options for treating CSA.

In this course will discuss how to classify hypopneas and asses the various treatment options for patients wine predominately central sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome.

In this course, Dr. Emani and Dr. Fudim discuss available therapeutic options for treating Central Sleep Apnea, with special focus on the recently published pooled cohort analysis for phrenic nerve stimulation therapy.

Understand the tools, approaches, and clinical evidence for diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in cardiac patients. This content is provided free of charge by Respicardia.

Prepare because you can’t predict! No one could have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have on sleep medicine. While we can’t change the events of this past year, we can prepare for the future. Sleep Technologists have a unique opportunity to optimize sleep wellness for our patients. Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Co-Director, discusses the evolving practice of sleep medicine and explores new opportunities for the sleep team. No one is as passionate about sleep health as a Sleep Technologist!

Discover evidence-based techniques to reduce insomnia in patients undergoing sleep testing or among those starting treatment of sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), these simple interventions will reduce anxiety among patients and techs alike. Review breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery and employ these techniques in the sleep lab to help even the most challenging patients to sleep.

This webinar demonstrates how you can drive PAP adherence programs by understanding the value of compliance data combined with your unique skill as a sleep technologist, and how to leverage it for better patient outcomes. This webinar discusses PAP therapy, compliance, coaching and collaboration within the sleep field.

Dr. Patrick L. Fraley, MD describes the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and snoring. Covered topics will include home sleep testing, drug-induced sleep endoscopy, and neurostimulation for obstructive and central sleep apnea as well as snoring.

Dr. Satish Puttaswamy Gowda, Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Algonquin, IL provides an overview of respiratory anatomy and physiology of a normal OSA patient including tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute volume. This presentation identifies and reviews the expected changes with disease progression of common respiratory disorders.

This presentation provides an understanding of common disorders affecting respiratory care to identify a patient’s ventilatory deficits and needs to determine how to affectively meet their needs. Dr. Namen discussed transcutaneous / end tidal CO2, respiratory rate and tidal volume and describe treatment pathways and treatment alternatives.