SAFER On-Demand-Video

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Video Summary
The video discusses the importance of sleep and the effects of sleep loss on medical residents. It is presented by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the International Medical Association of Sleep Medicine Specialists. The video explains the SAFER program, which stands for Sleep Alertness and Fatigue Education in Residency, and its learning objectives, which include discussing the causes and effects of sleepiness and fatigue, evaluating sleepiness countermeasures, and constructing a personal strategy for coping with sleepiness.<br /><br />The video emphasizes that residents work long hours and non-standard shifts that may make it difficult for them to obtain adequate sleep. It highlights the negative effects of sleep loss and sleep deprivation on residents' performance, including increased risk of motor vehicle accidents and medical errors. The video also discusses the basic regulatory processes of sleep and provides strategies for managing sleep and reducing fatigue, such as maximizing sleep opportunities, managing sleep before and after call, and using appropriate countermeasures for reducing sleepiness.<br /><br />Furthermore, the video emphasizes the importance of addressing sleep disorders among medical residents and encourages intervention by board-certified sleep medicine physicians if sleep problems persist.<br /><br />Finally, the video discusses the field of sleep medicine and the role of sleep specialists in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. It provides information on the pathway to becoming a sleep specialist and highlights the professional and personal rewards of working in the field.
Keywords
sleep
sleep loss
medical residents
SAFER program
sleepiness
fatigue
sleep deprivation