Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep-related Movement Disorders
In this module, you will review the nosological classification, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders and sleep-related movement disorders.
- This module will aim to enable students:
- To understand nosological classifications and definitions of SDB
- To describe the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, morbidity and comorbidities of OSA and CSA
- To describe the pathophysiology of OSA and CSA
- To gain knowledge of, and appraise the utility of, treatment options for SDB
- To understand nosological classifications and definitions of sleep-related movement disorders
- To describe the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, morbidity and comorbidities of RLS and PLMs
- To describe the pathophysiology of RLS and PLMs
This module usually takes place September-November (of Year 2 for MSC/PGDip students)