Pediatrics OSA Lectures


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  1. Pediatric pathophysiology of OSA – Erin Kirkham, USA.
  2. Pediatric OSA phenotypes – Eric Thuler
  3. Pediatric PSG interpretation – Giovanni Cammaroto, Italy.
  4. Pediatric OSA directed physical exam – Sok Yan Tay Annabelle, Singapore.
  5. Pediatric DISE – Ahmed Baghat, Egypt.
  6. Pediatric conservative therapy - Video Coming Soon
  1. Pediatric nasal obstruction – Vikas Agrawal, India.
  2. Pediatric pharyngeal surgery – Lyndon Chan, Australia.
  3. Pediatric tongue base surgery – Erin Kirkham, USA.
  4. Skeletal framework surgery in pediatrics – Sean Edwards, USA.
  5. Pediatric hypoglossal nerve stimulation – David Zopf, USA.se
  6. OSA and Pediatric Craniofacial Anomalies – by David Zopf, USA.

Pediatric OSA Pathophysiology by Erin Kirkham

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the spectrum of pediatric sleep disordered breathing​
  2. Discuss the pathophysiology ​of pediatric sleep disordered breathing
  3. Understand the clinical features & sequalae of pediatric sleep disordered breathing​
  4. Discuss treatment options

Pediatric OSA Phenotypes by Eric Thuler

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand anatomic phenotypes
  2. The role of facial development in OSA
  3. How obesity contribvutes to pediatric OSA
  4. The impact of neuromuscular response in pediatric OSA

Pediatric Sleep Data Interpretation by Giovanni Cammaroto

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand anatomic phenotypes
  2. The role of facial development in OSA
  3. How obesity contribvutes to pediatric OSA
  4. The impact of neuromuscular response in pediatric OSA

Pediatric OSA Physical Examination by Sok Yan Tay Annabelle

Learning Objectives:

  1. Pediatric OSA definition
  2. Risk factors for OSA
  3. Discuss the directed physical examination
  4. Discuss the indications for Sleep Study
  5. Discuss the common causes for persistent/ recurrent OSA

Pediatric DISE – Ahmed Baghat, Egypt (VIDEO COMING SOON)


Pediatric Conservative Therapy (VIDEO COMING SOON)


Pediatric Nasal Obstruction by Vikas Agrawal

Learning Objectives:

  1. Important areas of nasal and nasopharyngeal obstruction in pediatric age group
  2. ​How to deal with nasal obstruction in pediatric OSA​
  3. The boundaries of adenoid surgery to prevent recurrence​
  4. Role of coblation technology in pediatric nasal and nasopharyngeal procedures​
  5. How to deal with multiple obstruction in nasal and nasopharyngeal region

Pediatric Pharyngeal Surgery by Lyndon Chan

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss the indications and limitations of adenotonsillectomy for OSA
  2. Discuss options and risks of postoperative analgesic regimens
  3. Discuss the pros and cons of total tonsillectomy vs tonsillectomy for OSA
  4. Discuss the outcomes and limitations of the CHAT study
  5. Discuss the management of residual OSA after adenotonsillecotmy

Pediatric Tongue Base Surgery by Erin Kirkham

Learning Objectives:

  1. Diagnose and manage the following conditions in children​:
    • Lingual tonsil hypertrophy​
    • Tonge base obstruction
    • Epiglottic prolapse
    • Sleep-state laryngomalacia

Skeletal framework surgery in pediatrics – Sean Edwards, USA (VIDEO COMING SOON)


Pediatric Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation by David Zopf (VIDEO COMING SOON)

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand difference between pediatric adult OSA AHI severity grading.
  2. Understand unique anatomic challenges associated with trisomy 21 and OSA.
  3. Understand incidence of OSA in patients with trisomy 21.
  4. Understand indications for Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) neurostimulation for patients with hypotonia (trisomy 21).
  5. Understand surgical modifications that may be necessary in this population.

OSA and Pediatric Craniofacial Anomalies by David Zopf (VIDEO COMING SOON)

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain 3 craniofacial categories that more often have comorbid obstructive sleep apnea.
  2. Discuss the dynamics and potential anticipation for post palatoplasty sleep apnea and long term management.
  3. Review common craniosynostosis syndromes and articulate mechanisms for sleep disturbance.
  4. Discuss complexities of diagnosis and management of OSA in Robin Sequence.
  5. Articulate components of a comprehensive sleep assessment tailored for patients with craniofacial conditions.