Barry Krakow
Board-certified sleep specialist practicing in Savannah, Georgia. Spearheading an initiative to implement sleep medicine education into psychiatry residency training programs and author of the book "Life Saving Sleep".
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sleep Medicine in Psychiatry with Dr. Barry Krakow
In conversation with Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified sleep specialist, listeners discover the pivotal role of sleep medicine in psychiatry. Dr. Krakow stresses the need to recognize independent sleep disorders in mental health treatment, particularly for conditions like PTSD. He introduces innovative approaches like imagery rehearsal therapy for nightmares. The discussion also covers the complexity of N3 sleep and effective treatments for sleep apnea, highlighting the essential integration of sleep education in psychiatric training.
Feb 21, 2025 • 46min
Defining Well Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Barry Krakow, a sleep medicine physician known for work on treatment‑resistant insomnia and advanced PAP therapy, discusses measuring success in obstructive sleep apnea beyond simple numbers. He covers switching from CPAP to bilevel/ASV for flow limitation, links between sleep fragmentation and anxiety/PTSD, insurer negotiation for advanced devices, and behavioral tricks to improve PAP tolerance.
Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 52min
Life Saving Sleep Secrets with Dr Barry Krakow
Dr. Barry Krakow, sleep medicine expert and author who studies UARS and insomnia, explains the hidden impact of subtle airway resistance on fatigue, cognition, mood, and metabolic health. He discusses why standard tests miss UARS, how esophageal pressure monitoring and RERA detection reveal it, and why bi‑level ventilation often works better than CPAP. Practical testing and conservative treatments are also covered.
