Symposium session: Exploring complex titrations: a practical symposium on PSG studies
Tracks
Track 1
| Friday, October 18, 2024 |
| 7:00 AM - 8:20 AM |
| Room 6 |
Details
This symposium offers a deep dive into the nuanced world of CPAP, APAP, and advanced ventilation titrations through real-world PSG case studies. It will illuminate the intricacies of managing complex sleep disorders in both adult and paediatric populations. Join us as leading clinical scientists and physiologists from various institutions share their insights, methodologies, and audit results, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary titration techniques. This interactive session aims to foster academic dialogue, enhance practical skills, and bridge gaps between current practices and cutting-edge research. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging scientist in the field of sleep studies, this symposium promises to enrich your knowledge base and clinical acumen.
Speaker
Dr Anne-Marie Adams
Chief Sleep Scientist
Royal Children's Hospital
Introduction
7:00 AM - 7:10 AMBiography
Dr Anne-Marie Adams is the Chief Sleep Scientist at the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Department of the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences from the University of Melbourne. Dr Adams is also an Honorary Fellow at both the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics. With extensive experience in paediatric sleep medicine, Dr Adams's research interests focus on sleep in children with rare and chronic diseases, sleep in newborns and infants, and innovation in paediatric sleep technology.
Mr Adam Rossely
Deputy Chief Scientist - Adult Sleep
Monash Health
OHS on CPAP fail, with transition to NIV Bilevel in OHS
7:10 AM - 7:30 AMBiography
Adam is the Deputy Chief Scientist of the adult sleep laboratory at Monash Health in Melbourne and holds an honorary appointment at Austin Health, as part of his role as a Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS) Accredited Clinician.
Sonia Pithers
NIV Coordinator
Sleep Medicine Department
AVAPS
7:30 AM - 7:50 AMBiography
Dr Julie Tolson
Senior Sleep Scientist
Austin Health
Bilevel in NMD
7:50 AM - 8:10 AMBiography
Julie Tolson is the senior sleep scientist at the Austin Health sleep laboratory. She has over 20 years of experience in sleep science and completed her PhD, which focused on improving CPAP use and depression in individuals with OSA, at Melbourne University.
Mrs Nicole Verginis
Chief Clinical Scientist
Monash Children's Hospital
Chair
Biography
Mr Thomas Churchward
Head Respiratory and Sleep Scientist
Austin Health
Chair
Biography
