President Zinder Anesthesia, LLC Arnold, Maryland, United States
This Physiology of Sleep discusses definitions of sleep, the purpose of sleep, sleep stages, and the repercussions of sleep deprivation on each human system. All topics are discussed through a physiological framework to better understand how sleep affects all systems, both positive and negative, depending on how much one gets. This talk also addresses healthcare provider health and wellness and how sleep can improve or worsen this paradigm. It is important for the anesthesia provider to have a deep understanding of the physiology of what they are manipulating. This understanding can also be applied to improve their own well-being.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the negative effects of chronic sleep deprivation on our physiology.
Describe the elements of chronic sleep deprivation that are causal for dementia.