The SLEEP 2018 Tech Track is the first ever track focused primarily on technologists and respiratory therapists. The topics and many of the speakers were suggested by those currently practicing in the field. While techs are the primary audience, many of the topics/speakers would be of interest to physicians as well as advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. Topics include technical aspects of polysomnography, pediatric polysomnography, practical anatomy and physiology of sleep-related breathing disorders, advanced modes of positive airway pressure, movement and neurology-based sleep disorders, inter-scorer reliability review and careers in sleep technology.

Module Topics:

Technical Aspects of PSG
-Innovations in EEG Application and Recording Protocol
-ECG Arrhythmia considerations for the Post-HST Sleep Study Patient
-Respiration and CO2 Monitoring
-Technician Considerations for Interactions with Pediatric/Geriatric Patients
Pediatric Polysomnography
-A Comparative Review: Adults and Children Sleep Scoring
-Sleep Apnea in the Complex Pediatric Patient
Practical Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep-Disordered Breathing
-Normal Upper Airway Anatomy
-Neurobiology of Breathing
-Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
-Pathophysiology of Central Sleep Apnea
Advanced Modes of PAP
-Overview of Advanced Modes Ventilatory Support in the Sleep Lab
-Nuts and Bolts of Bi-Level S and ST Titration
-ASV Titration
-Volume Assured Pressure Support Modes for chronic Respiratory Failure Syndromes
ISR Gold Star Review Panel
Movement and Neurology-Based Sleep Disorders
-Movement Disorders
-Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia
-NREM and REM Parasomnias
Careers in Sleep Technology
-The Changing Landscape of Sleep Technology and Sleep Telemedicine
-Management of a Sleep Lab - Developing Leadership and Administrative Skills
-The Role of the Sleep Technologist/Respiratory Therapist and a Clinical Sleep Educator
-How to Remain Competitive in Sleep Medicine

 Estimated Time to Complete: 12 hours

Target Audience: Sleep Technologists, Respiratory Therapists, APRNs, PAs, Physicians

Release Date: 07/12/2018
Expiration Date: 07/12/2021