Review the latest information concerning the
epidemiology, pathophysiology, and diagnosis
of common, and less common, clinical
manifestations of sleep apnea.
Discuss the latest research regarding the
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, including
newer modalities of positive airway pressure
therapy, dental appliances, and surgical
treatments.
Explore a comprehensive approach for
diagnosing and managing sleep problems other
than apnea, such as parasomnias, narcolepsy,
insomnia, and restless legs syndrome.
Describe the critical components of the
diagnostic evaluation of insomnia, including
the clinical interview, sleep logs, actigraphy, and
indications for polysomnography. Also, review
treatments for insomnia, such as cognitive
behavior and pharmacologic therapy.
Compare the impact of esophageal reflux, and
other esophageal disorders, with normal sleep
and sleep disorders, based on recent information.
Examine the interaction of depression with
normal sleep and sleep disorders.
Review circadian-related sleep disorders and the
basics of sleep/wake and circadian physiology.
Recognize the basics of polysomnographic
monitoring, including EEG, respiration, body
movements, and how to score a sleep study.
Review the new AASM Manual for Scoring of
Sleep and Associated Events.
Review normal sleep in children and
adolescents, and learn to recognize and manage
common sleep disorders in these populations.
Discuss ethical and legal issues encountered in
sleep medicine. For example, patients with sleep
disorders can have a higher risk of automobile
accidents.
