Sleep-disordered breathing is increasingly recognised as extending far beyond uncomplicated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), with respiratory services facing growing numbers of patients presenting with complex ventilatory needs.
At our spring Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care event, brought to you by Hospital Healthcare Europe, Dr Ari Manuel, respiratory consultant at Hereford Hospital, will explore the practical and clinical challenges of identifying and managing patients whose needs go beyond standard OSA pathways.
Register for your free spot today to join his session entitled ‘Sleep-disordered breathing beyond simple OSA: Managing complex ventilatory failure’.
It will examine how respiratory clinics can improve recognition of obesity hypoventilation syndrome and neuromuscular disease – conditions that may initially present subtly but carry significant morbidity if not addressed early.
Home ventilation pathways for OSA
Another key focus will be the development of effective home ventilation pathways designed to reduce hospital admissions and support long-term disease management. As pressures on inpatient services continue, structured outpatient ventilation models and coordinated follow-up pathways are becoming increasingly important components of respiratory care.
The session will also address OSA monitoring strategies, including the use of digital tools to assess adherence and track long-term outcomes. With remote monitoring technologies evolving, respiratory teams are exploring how data-driven approaches can enhance patient safety, optimise therapy and improve service efficiency.
As referrals for complex ventilatory support continue to rise, this session offers practical, evidence-informed insights for clinicians working across hospital respiratory services.
Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care
The Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care event will take place virtually on 12 May 2026 and is free to attend for UK respiratory clinicians and members of the multidisciplinary team.
The programme will also explore tuberculosis trends, advanced lung cancer pathways and precision medicine, and pulmonary hypertension referral models, alongside this session on complex ventilatory failure and OSA.
As a one-day virtual event, you can join the sessions most relevant to your role and schedule, with on-demand access available after the event.
Register now to secure your place and be part of the discussion shaping modern respiratory services, and catch up on previous Clinical Excellence in Respiratory Care sessions in our Catch-up zone.