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Pediatric Polysomnography: A Master Class for Pediatric Providers in the PSG Laboratory 2023
Live in-person at The Westin Hilton Head Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA
| This course is targeted toward experienced sleep practitioners seeking a more advanced, but still practical approach to polysomnography procedures in infants, children, and adolescents. |
Highlights include practical approaches and logistics for initiating therapy for patients in the sleep lab, improving management of infants with apnea, utilizing polysomnography in ventilator weans and tracheostomy decannulation, recognizing the polysomnography features relevant to restless sleep disorder, periodic limb movement disorder, fragmentary myoclonus, and other sleep-related movement disorders, approaches to sleep lab testing for disorders of hypersomnia and recognizing normal versus abnormal sleep study findings. Further skills in polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing and interpretation will be promoted by experts in the field. | |
Target Audience
Intermediate to advanced sleep medicine specialists, fellows, psychologists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, polysomnography technicians, and technologists, respiratory therapists. Instructional level: intermediate
Learning Objectives
After participating in this course, the learner should be better able to:
- Describe useful resources and procedures for initiating therapies in the sleep lab setting for both PAP and non-PAP therapies.
- Understand infant breathing patterns and normative respiratory findings on PSG
- Describe PSG features relevant to the diagnosis of restless sleep and other sleep-related movement disorders
- Understand the utility and limitations of polysomnography in ventilator weaning and tracheostomy decannulation
- Discuss sleep lab testing for hypersomnia with practical approaches to MSLT protocols for children and the unique diagnostic features of sleep physiology of patients with narcolepsy that can be identified on polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests
- Understand the challenges of diagnosing hypersomnia in the context of complex medical comorbidities
- Recognize normal respiratory and non-respiratory PSG findings, interesting variants that should raise concern, and artifacts in childhood
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This conference will be held live in person at The Westin Hilton Head Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
Located on a pristine stretch of Hilton Head Island's Atlantic beachfront, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa boasts approachable luxury and a renewing wellness experience. This oceanfront hotel in Hilton Head features soothing coastal colors and décor, accompanied by luxurious and comfortable amenities. Visit for "farm & sea to table" dining at our resort's on-site restaurants, or enjoy a refreshing poolside cocktail. Take a dip in our three outdoor pools just steps from the white sand, luxuriate in a revitalizing treatment at the Heavenly Spa, or play golf in Hilton Head on world-class courses. The resort welcomes guests with sun-filled guestrooms featuring Heavenly Beds and private balconies with views of the island, resort, and ocean. No matter your reason for traveling to Hilton Head, the goal is to ensure you leave feeling better than when you arrived. Further information is available here
Hilton Head Island is America's favorite island, offering 12 miles of pristine beaches and everything you need for the ultimate retreat. The conference hotel/resort offers free Shuttle service to Shelter Cove Marina & Towne Centre
Temperatures range from 70° to 75°F during the month of November.
To make your Room Reservations Click the link below:
The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa Room Reservations
Room rates:
| Room Type | Room Rate | Resort Fee |
| Island View | $199 | +$20 |
| Resort View | $219 | +$20 |
| Ocean View | $264 | +$20 |
Guest room rates & resort charges do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 10%
A Tourism Fee of $3.50 per room will be charged per night and is subject to change.
Resort Fee covers:
- Self-parking
- Shuttle service to Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
- Golf & tennis discount at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
- Shuttle service to Shelter Cove Marina & Towne Centre
- Instructor-led wellness classes
- Guest room Wi-Fi access
Travel
Travel Options to Hilton Head include:
Flying into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and renting a car or Uber for the 50 minute ride to the resort
There is also a small airport Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) which is a 10 minute drive to the resort
Flying into Charleston, SC, approximately a two hour drive to Hilton Head from Charleston.
Shuttle Service (pending):
We are working to have Shuttle Service available on Sunday, November 12th to take attendees from the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). More information to come.
Pediatric Polysomnography Co-Chairs | |
 | Dominic Gault, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine Division Chief, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Upstate | Greenville, SC |
 | Robin Lloyd, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Sleep Physician Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| Pediatric Polysomnography Course Faculty |
|---|---|
 | Ameet Daftary, MBBS, MS, MBA Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Indiana University | Bloomington, IN |
 | Lynn A. D’Andrea, MD Chief, Division of Pediatrics Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Department of Pediatrics Medical College of Wisconsin Medical Director Children's Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI |
 | Lourdes DelRosso, MD Professor of Family and Community Medicine University of California San Francisco, Fresno Director, Sleep Medicine Center Central California Faculty Medical Group | Fresno, CA |
| Dominic Gault, MD (PSG Co-Chair) Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine Division Chief, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Upstate | Greenville, SC |
| Robin Lloyd, MD (PSG Co-Chair) Assistant Professor Pediatric Sleep Physician Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
 | Kiran Maski, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Neurology Harvard Medical School Boston Children’s Hospital | Boston, MA |
Conference Co-Chairs | |
|---|---|
 | Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM |
| Kiran Maski, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Neurology Harvard Medical School Boston Children’s Hospital | Boston, MA |
 | Jared M. Saletin, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Associate Director, Sleep Research Laboratory Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | Providence, RI |
Conference Planning Committee | |
|---|---|
 | Dominic Gault, MD (PSG Co-Chair) Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine Division Chief, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Upstate | Greenville, SC |
 | Robin Lloyd, MD (PSG Co-Chair) Assistant Professor Pediatric Sleep Physician Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
 | Jennifer Maloney Assistant Director, Office of CME Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI |
 | Lisa J. Meltzer, PhD (PBSM Co-Chair) Professor of Pediatrics National Jewish Health | Denver, CO Owner & Pediatric Sleep Expert Nyxeos Consulting | Denver, CO |
 | Jodi A. Mindell, PhD (PBSM Co-Chair) Professor of Psychology Director, Graduate Psychology Saint Joseph’s University Chair, Board of Directors Pediatric Sleep Council Associate Director, Sleep Center Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
 | Althea Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH (BP Co-Chair) Assistant Professor of Neurology Sleep Division, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
 | Maria Sullivan Director, Office of CME Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI |
 | Ariel Williamson, PhD, DBSM (Meeting Co-Chair) Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Research Psychologist, Sleep Center Division of Pulmonary Medicine Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
 | Meghan Flanagan, MS CME Coordinator Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI |
Accreditation Information
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the AccreditationCouncil for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. | |
Continuing Nursing Education The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.50 contact hours. |
Credit Designations Pending
Respiratory Therapists: An application is pending for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
Sleep Technologists: An application is pending to The American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) for Continuing Education Credits.
Available Credit
- 4.50 AARC
- 4.50 AAST
- 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 4.50 ANCCThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- 4.50 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Price
To register, you must first log in or create an account by clicking "Register" at the top of the site (right)
Please email the Brown CME Office at CME@Brown.edu at least four weeks prior to the conference to request reasonable accommodations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least three weeks prior to the conference, no later than October 19, 2023 A $50.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no refunds for “no shows”). There will be no additional charge for substitutions. This conference is subject to change or cancellation
*Please note, you are eligible for trainee registration rates if:
1. You are currently engaged in an academic program of study working toward a terminal degree (undergraduate or graduate); or
2. You finished your terminal degree (PhD, MD, RN) and are currently engaged in a training program at an academic and/or medical institution (post-doctoral fellow, resident).
| By 09/01/23 | Physicians, Psychologists, Technologists, Allied Health Professionals | Trainees* |
| Pediatric Polysomnography November 9, 2023 | $275.00 | $150.00 |
| Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine November 9, 2023 | $275.00 | $150.00 |
| Best Practices Course November 10, 2023 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting November 11-12, 2023 | $375.00 | $200.00 |
| After 09/01/23 | Physicians, Psychologists, Technologists, Allied Health Professionals | Trainees* |
| Pediatric Polysomnography November 9, 2023 | $300.00 | $175.00 |
| Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine November 9, 2023 | $300.00 | $175.00 |
| Best Practices Course November 10, 2023 | $375.00 | $200.00 |
| Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting November 11-12, 2023 | $400.00 | $225.00 |