About the Symposium
More and more attention is being focused on the long-term consequences of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). Daytime indicators of a potential nighttime problem, such as: excessive daytime sleepiness, low energy level and lack of clarity of thought, are often early signals of a serious sleep related issue. Recent research findings suggest that Sleep Disordered Breathing is likely to be a risk factor for pulmonary hypertension and consequent cardiac involvement.
Objectives
- How Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Central Sleep Apnea/hypoventilation caused by neuromuscular respiratory compromise affects the nighttime breathing process
- The physiology of breathing from the respiratory control center at the base of the brain to the nerves of the muscles involved in breathing
- How motor neurons influence respiratory drive for those with motor neuron disease
- How the heart can be directly affected by respiratory compromise and what steps patients can take to maintain heart health
- How China approaches patient care and pulmonary support for their citizens
- Details on the newest equipment choices available to support Sleep Disordered Breathing problems
Special Features
- Dr. Han, a distinguished physician and polio survivor from China will share the history of polio in China and current Chinese treatment methods for polio survivors.
- Vendors with relevant, innovative products will display their specialties.
- CEUs will be offered for qualified Respiratory Therapists, Nurses and Case Managers.
Planning Committee
Angela King, BS, RPFT, RRT-NPS
Sr. Director Clinical Ventilation,
Americas/ResMed Corporation
Gladys Swensrud
Co-Facilitator/San Diego Polio Survivors
Rick Van Der Linden
Facilitator/Hemet Area Polio Survivors
Editor - Post-Polio Manager Newsletter
Presenters
Joshua Benditt, MD, FCCP
Northwest Assisted Breathing Center
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
Anthony N. DeMaria, MD
Internal & Cardiovascular Medicine
University of California, Medical Center
San Diego, California
Fang Han, MD
Department of Medicine
Peking University Peoples’ Hospital
Beijing, China
Angela King, BS, RPFT, RRT-NPS
Sr. Director Clinical Ventilation,
Americas/ResMed Corporation
San Diego, California
Karyl Scott, RRT
Clinical Manager
ResMed Corporation
San Diego, California
Program
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| 9:00 - 9:30 am | Registration Coffee and Tea |
| 9:30 - 9:40 am | Welcome |
| 9:40 – 10:30 am | Fang Han, MD The history and current treatment of polio in China; What can we learn from one another? |
| 10:30 – 11:20 am | Joshua Benditt, MD, FCCP Breathing A to Z – Explaining the breathing process… the physiology of OSA/CSA/Motor Neuron Disease; How does that process support heart health? |
| 11:20 – 12:15 pm | Break Refreshments/ Vendor Visitations |
| 12:15 – 1:05 pm | Anthony DeMaria, MD Explaining the effects of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) on the heart |
| 1:05 – 1:55 pm | Angela King, BS, RPFT, RRT-NPS Which ventilation equipment is appropriate for your needs? What interfaces and special ventilator features might be helpful? |
| 1:55 – 2:30 pm | Karyl Scott, RRT How various machines work, with special emphasis on specific algorithms and features for OSA and CSA |
Programs will be available at the symposium. Click here to download this brochure.
Registration
Admission to this symposium is FREE of charge to
the public.
Registration includes coffee/tea; light snacks/
sandwiches will be offered during the scheduled
break.
Registration is now closed.
Registration for Continuing Education
CEUs will be offered free of charge to qualified attendees.
Registration is now closed.