WEBINAR: Reading a Sleep Test; So, That’s What Those Squiggly Lines Mean

When looking at a sleep test report, what do you see? Do the histograms provide insights into your patient’s sleep history or do they confound you? If you answered the latter, then this webinar will change that. Richard Drake, DDS and Gy Yatros, DMD will explain how to glean the most useful information from sleep test results, explain this information to your patients, and communicate more confidently with referring physicians about results and treatment pathways. By the webinar’s conclusion you will learn how to:

Identify apneas, hypopneas, and desaturations in a sleep test report
Understand anomalies and artifacts in a report
Communicate effectively with physicians about sleep testing data
Extrapolate and explain the salient details to your patient
Review sleep test histograms from various HST units
Compare pre and post treatment test results

00:00 - Introduction
Intro and goals for learning to read sleep test results.
03:51 - Understanding Airflow Patterns
Insights into interpreting air movement during sleep.
07:42 - North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium CE Registration
NADSM symposium and other course registrations.
11:53 - Team Approach to Sleep Studies
Emphasizing collaboration for better interpretation and patient care.
16:00 - What is REM Sleep?
Discussing the significance of rapid eye movement in sleep tests.
19:52 - Measuring Sleep Data
Tools and techniques used to gather accurate sleep metrics.
24:00 - Identifying Sleep Apnea Types
Differentiating between obstructive and central sleep apnea.
28:01 - Key Sleep Metrics to Monitor
Highlighting crucial data points for effective diagnosis.
32:07 - Establishing Baseline Measurements
Setting benchmarks for evaluating patient progress.
35:58 - Importance of Medical History
Incorporating patient history into sleep study evaluations.
40:09 - Baseline Data Interpretation
Understanding baseline data and its implications.
44:02 - Advanced Metrics Analysis
Utilizing advanced tools and metrics for sleep test analysis.
47:51 - Sleep Position and Impact
Examining the effects of sleep position on test results.
51:43 - Calculating AHI Scores
Understanding how apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is determined.
55:33 - Critical Data Points to Focus On
Identifying the most important elements in sleep test data.
59:47 - Addressing Common Test Issues
Solutions for common challenges in interpreting sleep tests.
1:03:32 - Exclusive Offers and Training Opportunities
Discussing available discounts and upcoming training events.
1:08:08 - Improving Lives Through Sleep Medicine
The broader impact of accurate sleep testing and treatment.
1:12:18 - Consistency in Sleep Test Scales
The importance of standardized scales in sleep medicine.
1:16:36 - Daily Testing Practices
Best practices for incorporating daily tests into workflows.