Conferences

Obstructive sleep apnoea, cognitive functions, fatigue and sleepiness

Symposium
Chairs: P. Peigneux (Bruxelles, Belgium), S. Ferini (Milano (MI), Italy)
Aims: To disentangle the relationship between sleepiness and cognitive functions in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) patients; to learn how to evaluate and manage OSA patients with cognitive dysfunctions; to understand the effect of vigilance drugs on cognitive functions in OSA patients with residual sleepiness.

Introduction P. Peigneux (Bruxelles, Belgium), S. Ferini (Milano (MI), Italy)
The links and distinctions between OSA, cognitive fatigue and sleepiness P. Peigneux (Bruxelles, Belgium)
Assessment and management of OSA patients with cognitive dysfunctions S. Ferini (Milano (MI), Italy)
Effects of pharmacological treatment on residual sleepiness and cognitive functions in OSA patients R. Riha (Edinburgh (Edinburgh), United Kingdom)
Discussion and Q&A P. Peigneux (Bruxelles, Belgium), S. Ferini (Milano (MI), Italy), R. Riha (Edinburgh (Edinburgh), United Kingdom)