Tech/RT Track

Dr. Mark Goetting is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine. He is the president of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine and the president of the Sleep Medicine section of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is board-certified in sleep medicine, behavioral sleep medicine, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, pediatrics, and neurology. He recently became certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy and research.

Presentation Description
Obstructive sleep apnea testing has shifted substantially to home testing in the last 15 years. Yet sleep-related behaviors and movements still usually require polysomnography for an exact diagnosis. Montages are often more complex. Video capturing the important elements can be challenging but can make a large difference in the confidence of a diagnosis. Lastly, the direct patient evaluation of mental status and movements by the technologist in the room is often key. This presentation reviews signal and video capture principles, in-room evaluations, and note-taking in these complex cases.

Learning Objectives
Describe potential adverse effects of parent bedsharing in restless sleep disorder.
Present a brief mental and neurological assessment to be used during or immediately after an event.
List at least three sleep disorders to anticipate for the patient with Parkinsonism