Sleep Medicine 2008
January 10-13, 2008
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Course Sponsor
American College of Chest Physicians and the Sleep Institute
The Science and Clinical Practice of Sleep Medicine
One Course. Two Concentrations. All You Need.
Plan to attend this 4-day review of the fundamentals
of the science and clinical practice of
sleep medicine. Designed for chest physicians,
Sleep Medicine 2008 will offer relevant, practical
instruction to help you improve your knowledge
of sleep medicine and your patient care
skills. The latest technology and tools will be
reviewed, so you can gain a clear understanding
of the diagnostic resources available and how
you can use them to improve your practice.
Ideal for clinicians who are new to sleep
medicine, or for current practitioners seeking a
review, this course will provide an overview of
sleep disorders, fundamentals of clinical assessment,
diagnosis and treatment options, and
an update on current research efforts in sleep
medicine. Take advantage of:
- A review of clinical assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment options, as well as information
on research efforts in sleep medicine.
- Sessions to update you on specific sleep
problems impacting your patients, including
sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia,
narcolepsy, parasomnias, and circadian
rhythm disorders.
- Sessions to address physical assessment and
clinical management of patients, along with a
review of the technology and tools available
for your use.
- Clinical case management workshops, so
you can apply what you learn to typical case
presentations and discuss management of
common problems with leading experts. An
optional evening workshop will offer additional
hands-on practice.
- An optional “Bring Your Tough Cases” session,
so you can present your unique or difficult
cases to a panel of experts for input.
- Question and answer sessions so you can
discuss specific concerns with the faculty.
Sleep disorders are a major personal health and
public safety issue in the United States. There
is accumulating evidence demonstrating how
sleep has a direct correlation and effect on the
human physiological system, including impairment
of glucose tolerance, increasing cortisol
levels, and lowering thyrotropin concentrations.
Obstructive sleep apnea, as one sleep
disorder, affects more than 12 million people in
the United States alone, yet it remains undiagnosed
in most people. Sleep disorders affect
all races, both genders, and all age groups. The
prevalence of sleep disorders is so significant
that evaluation and treatment must become
the province of many physicians’ clinical
practices. Learn more about these various
areas from experts in the field, and apply the
information you acquire to your daily clinical
practice. |
