2024 JSM Forum Video Library

Using AVAPS in the Respironics V60 Ventilator

Andre Aguillon, MD, FACP, Medical Director & Program Director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Dr. Aguillon discusses how to use average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) mode in the Respironics V60 Ventilator in an acute care setting. .

• Describe the principles of noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
• Describe the different modes of NIV, including volume-assured pressure support.
• Apply NIV concepts in using AVAPS mode in the Respironics V60 Ventilator in an acute care setting and in the sleep setting.

Breathe Easy: Revolutionizing Respiratory Care with Telemonitoring, Telehealth & Virtual Health

Patricia Reni, RCP, RRT, Respiratory Clinical Program Manager, McKesson Medical Surgical Extended Care Division

Patricia Reni explores the transformative role of telemonitoring and telehealth in managing respiratory conditions for home bound patients. It highlights the benefits and challenges of these technologies, emphasizing how they improve patient outcomes, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness while also addressing technical and engagement barriers.

• Understand the impact and benefits of telemonitoring and telehealth.
• Identify the pros and cons of virtual training for respiratory equipment.
• Differentiate between respiratory equipment suitable and unsuitable for virtual training. Learn which respiratory devices (nebulizer, CPAP, Bilevel, O2, NIV, or ventilators) can be effectively trained virtually, focusing on ease of use and low-risk equipment.

Leveraging AI in Sleep Medicine

Colleen Lance, MD, Chief Medical Officer, React Health

Dr. Lance discusses a framework of machine learning and artificial intelligence followed by practical applications in for sleep laboratories and clinic for advancing sleep diagnostics and therapeutics.

• Lay a framework of understanding of machine learning and Artificial intelligence.
• Discuss the intersection of AI in the management of the sleep patient population.
• Discuss how to increase operational efficiencies by early identification of PAP patients at risk for non-adherence.

Fostering a Sustainable Culture: Home Respiratory & Sleep Care Services

John McWhorter, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, OhioHealth

John McWhorter discusses strategies for promoting and integrating sustainable practices into their organizations, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

• Understand the impact of leadership on the healthcare organizational culture.
• Identify key factors that contribute to the success or failure of healthcare companies.
• Develop effective strategic leadership practices.

#SleepTechnology - Let me look it up

Eric Yeh, MD, Sleep Physician & Director of Clinical Operations and Quality Improvement, University Hospitals

Dr. Yeh introduces ways to look up, understand, and get familiarized with the new technologies in the field of sleep health and sleep medicine.

• Learn about a few new sleep technology devices/apps.
• Educate on ways to review these technologies and how to advise.
• Get familiarized with resources that are available.

Top 5 Tips for Managing Patient Challenges - From CPAP to Advanced Modes

Tammy Muth-Davis, BS, RRT, RPGT, Clinical Manager East, Market Access, ResMed

Tammy Muth-Davis delves into the challenges that patient face in the journey to PAP therapy adherence. In addition, this session will identify tools and tips to predict adherence issues before they arise, optimize tools for patient coaching, explore the relationship between education, PAP acceptance and adherence and explain the importance of ongoing patient therapy support.

• Identify early predictors that impact PAP therapy adherence.
• Review tools that assist in patient adherence.
• Assess impact of therapy on outcomes and intervention.

Care By Design: Ensuring Patient Voice at the Center of Innovation

Rebecca Thomson, Clinical Research Manager- OSA, Fisher & Paykel

Rebecca Thomson delves into the challenges that patient face in the journey to PAP therapy adherence. In addition, this session will identify tools and tips to predict adherence issues before they arise, optimize tools for patient coaching, explore the relationship between education, PAP acceptance and adherence and explain the importance of ongoing patient therapy support.

• Learn about Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's 'patient-centric' design philosophy.
• Examine the PFH mask product development lifecycle and how patient and customer requirements are considered as design inputs.
• Understand how the development process closes the loop with end user verification and validation testing in preparation for high volume manufacturing.

COPD

Nicole Wilbert Stetak, RRT, Respiratory Care Manager, University Hospitals

Nicole Wilbert Stetak focuses on the introduction, cause, diagnosis, management and the progression of the disease COPD.

• How to tell if a patient should be assessed for COPD
• How to educate and provide support to patients with COPD
• Following up regularly with COPD patients

Traumatic Airway Management

James Rutherford, MSN, ACNP-BC, CFRN, Director of Pre-Hospital Operations, Metro Life Flight/ MetroHealth Medical Center

James Rutherford reviews advanced adult airway management topics, including how it relates to patient suffering from traumatic injuries.

• Review principles of basic airway management
• Practical application and approaches to traumatic airway management
• Updates of new principles and practices of trauma airway management

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Oxygen Therapy in the US

Mike Hess, MPH, RRTM, RPFT, Senior Director of Patient Outreach & Education, COPD Foundation

Supplemental oxygen therapy is an essential therapy for many living with respiratory problems. Sadly, due to decades of neglect, misguided policy decisions, and stigmatization, our oxygen delivery infrastructure stands on the precipice of disaster. Mike Hess covers how we got to this point and how we can work together to fix the system.

• Identify key barriers to optimal provision of oxygen therapy in the ambulatory care setting.
• Analyze current strategies for improving oxygen therapy delivery.
• Discuss the role of the respiratory therapist in implementing these strategies.