Advanced Topics in Sleep Medicine

The course will be taught in a theoretical-practical format. The pedagogical methods are the expository method, in which the principles and concepts are approached according to the proposed program, using audiovisual media and the interactive method, with a privileged discussion on relevant topics introduced in the classroom, and that allow a practical integration of theoretical concepts, namely through the analysis and discussion of practical clinical cases.
The evaluation of the curricular unit takes the form of a written test, within the framework of the Academic Regulation.

This course is aimed at providing updated and deepened theoretical knowledge, as well as practical experience in technical, laboratory and clinical procedures associated with the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of diferente sleep disorders.
The structure is based on an approach to specific and laboratory-based clinical diagnostic methodologies, and their importance in the identification and differentiation of different disorders in Sleep Medicine. It is intended a theoretical and practical applicability contextualized in the presentation, interpretation and discussion of practical clinical cases of different sleep disorders and different diagnostic methodologies.

Introduction to Sleep Medicine
Diagnostic Methodologies in Sleep Medicine
– Clinical evaluation of the patient
– Polygraphic Study of Sleep
– Actigraphy
– Multiple Latency Test and Wake Maintenance Test
– X-ray examinations
– Other complementary diagnostic tests.
Diagnosis of Sleep Respiratory Disorders
– Sleep Apnea Syndrome
– Central sleep apnea and Cheyne-Stokes breathing
– Obesity and hypoventilation syndrome:
– Sleep and neuromuscular disease
– Sleep and COPD
Diagnosis of Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Diagnosis of hypersomnia and movement disorders during sleep
Diagnosis of Parasomnias
Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders in Pediatrics
Analysis and interpretation of practical cases.

NAO

Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine – 6th Edition. Print Book & E-Book. ISBN 9780323242882.
The AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events: Rules, Terminology and Technical Specifications, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2016.
Sleep Disorders Medicine, Basic Science, Technical Considerations and Clinical Aspects. Chokroverty, MD, 2017. ISBN 978-1-4939-6578-6
Sleep Disorders – Diagnosis and Treatment. Poceta, J. Steven, Mitler, Merrill M. (Eds.) 1998, ISBN 978-1-4757-2772-2
Modern Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Salam Salman, 2019; ISBN 978-3-030-11443-5