Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Since our last podcast on restless legs 2 years ago, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published new clinical guidelines and the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has revised their management algorithm. These three podcasts update us on the changes in treatment of this common and distressing condition. In the third podcast, we discuss management of dopamine augmentation, perioperative management of restless legs and management of restless legs in end-stage renal failure.
01:35 Why Dopamine Agonist Augmentation Occurs in RLS
04:20 New Guidelines for Managing Augmentation
11:22 Perioperative Management of Restless Legs Syndrome
17:16 RLS in End-Stage Renal Disease and Dialysis
21:18 Practical Treatment Recommendations and Final Thoughts
23:24 Closing Remarks
Since our last podcast on restless legs 2 years ago, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published new clinical guidelines and the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has revised their management algorithm. These three podcasts update us on the changes in treatment of this common and distressing condition. In the third podcast, we discuss management of dopamine augmentation, perioperative management of restless legs and management of restless legs in end-stage renal failure.
01:35 Why Dopamine Agonist Augmentation Occurs in RLS
04:20 New Guidelines for Managing Augmentation
11:22 Perioperative Management of Restless Legs Syndrome
17:16 RLS in End-Stage Renal Disease and Dialysis
21:18 Practical Treatment Recommendations and Final Thoughts
23:24 Closing Remarks
