Description

Dr. Katie McKie, a pediatric sleep specialist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, joins pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Yang to continue their discussion on sleep disorders in the pediatric population.

• What are the clinical features of restless leg syndrome?
• What are pharmacologic and alternative options for treatment?
• When should a patient be referred to a speech specialist?
• What is a sleep study and what information does it provide?

Special thanks to Dr. Lisa Leggio and Dr. Robert Pendergrast who also contributed to this podcast episode.
 
Citation: 

McKie, K. (Host). Yang, R. (Host). Leggio, L. (Contributor); Pendergrast, R. (Contributor). (2020, October 1). Pediatric Sleep Disorders Part 2. (S1:15) [Audio Podcast Episode]. MCG Pediatric Podcast. Medical College of Georgia Augusta. https://mcgpediatricpodcast.podbean.com/e/sleep-disorders-in-children-part-2/ 

 
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REFERENCES

1. Grand Rounds: “Pediatric Insomnia: A Nightmare for Parents and Providers.” Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University: Katie McKie, MD (Presented on January 10, 2020) 
2. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ 
3. https://www.sleep.org/ 
4. Moturi S, Avis K. Assessment and treatment of common pediatric sleep disorders. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010;7(6):24–37. 
5. Sumit Bhargava. Diagnosis and Management of Common Sleep Problems in Children. Pediatrics in Review. Mar 2011, 32 (3) 91-99