Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, abstract number.
Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, abstract number.
Does sleep apnoea impact cognitive function?
Symposium Chairs: Wilfried De Backer (Edegem (Antwerp), Belgium), Walter McNicholas (Dublin, Ireland)
Aims: To bring together the combined expertise in both the ERS and ESRS in the area of neurocognitive function in relation to sleep, specifically sleep-disordered breathing. The current state of the art in the field, the controversies, and the knowledge deficits will be discussed. At the end of the session, participants will understand the impact of sleep deprivation on neurocognitive function in humans; be aware of the basic methods for evaluating neurocognitive function in humans, including imaging methods; understand the potential impact of sleep-disordered breathing on memory, executive function, and cognitive performance (areas of controversy and uncertainty will be highlighted); and be aware of important trials (and their limitations) in the area of sleep-disordered breathing and its treatment with CPAP.
Target audience: Physicians from any specialty who deal with sleep disorders and sleep-disordered breathing patients, allied health professionals working in the field of sleep, psychologists, and neurocognitive researchers engaged in the field of sleep.