Talking Sleep

Author: AASM

The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Episodes will feature conversations with clinicians, researchers, sleep team members and other health care experts working to help us sleep well so we can live well.
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Understanding Residual AHI: What Sleep Doctors Need to Know
Episode 1
Friday, 10 January, 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Seema Khosla examines a crucial clinical question: how reliable is the residual AHI measured by PAP devices? Experts Dr. Robert Thomas, Dr. Tavi Ioachimescu, and Dr. Imran Iftikhar analyze the accuracy of PAP downloads, brand differences in measurement, and implications for patient care. Through meta-analysis findings and clinical research, they explore stable versus unstable breathing patterns and how this data influences treatment decisions. The discussion covers device-specific algorithms, historical development of AHI measurement, and the role of patient monitoring software like OSCAR and SleepHQ. Learn about therapeutic approaches for unstable breathing, including medication options and practical management strategies for complex sleep apnea cases.