Chapter 20

Gallery of Patient Interview Videos

Meir H. Kryger

The video clips referred to in this chapter are interviews of patients with sleep disorders and are available at the Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine collection at www.expertconsult.com.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

An 8-Year-Old with Sleep Apnea (Video 20-1)

This boy had a strong family history of sleep apnea and was treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). He had cardiovascular complications of apnea.

An 82-Year-Old Woman with Sleep Apnea (Video 20-2)

This woman had been on CPAP for 13 years.

A 43-Year-Old Woman with Down Syndrome (Video 20-3)

This woman with Down syndrome had sleep apnea.

Apnea with Cardiovascular Comorbidities (Video 20-4)

This patient had heart failure and hypertension resistant to drug therapy that resolved with treatment of his sleep breathing disorder.

Apnea Presenting as Restless Sleep (Video 20-5)

This patient’s main complaint was restless sleep and frequent awakenings. He also had difficulty walking because of osteoarthritis caused by his weight.

Apnea in a Truck Driver (Video 20-6)

Sleepiness can be particularly dangerous in a truck driver. The patient recounts some near misses while driving.

Explaining the Results (Video 20-7)

It is extremely important that the patient understand the results of the sleep test. An effective way of accomplishing that is to show the patient the actual study and the synchronized digital video. This is often a “teachable moment” that can have a great effect on the patient but also is likely to improve CPAP compliance and motivate the patient to deal with comorbidities.

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