Sleep Disorders

Evidence at the Bedside · Jul 31, 2026 · 1h

Master the essentials of Sleep Medicine for the ABIM exam in this comprehensive episode of Evidence at the Bedside! We break down the clinical approach to excessive daytime sleepiness, distinguishing true sleepiness from fatigue and highlighting insufficient sleep syndrome as the most common culprit. We then dive deep into Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—evaluating risk factors like obesity, interpreting the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), and deciding between Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) versus in-laboratory polysomnography. Plus, we cover high-yield management strategies, including CPAP/APAP…