27.4 disorders of excessive sleepiness

The objectives of this presentation are as follows: 1) the attendee will describe the differential diagnosis for a youth presenting with excessive daytime sleepiness; 2) the attendee will recognize risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in youth and formulate a treatment plan; and 3) the attendee will outline the assessment of youth at risk for narcolepsy.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - October 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kyle P. Johnson Tags: Clinical Perspectives 27 Source Type: research