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Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist
Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures

Master polysomnography with this quality sleep technology-specific text

Bonnie Robertson (Author), Buddy Marshall (Author), Margaret-Ann Carno (Author)

9780323100199, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback / softback, published 29 November 2019

416 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations (150 in full color)
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.6 cm, 1.24 kg

The only sleep technology text written by experienced polysomnography educators, Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures covers the procedural knowledge you need to understand sleep studies. A sequential learning model systematically covers electronics, instrumentation, recording parameters, data acquisition, ancillary equipment, troubleshooting, recording quality, infection control, basic positive pressure therapy, and cardiopulmonary monitoring and intervention essential to polysomnography.

  • In-depth discussions of polysomnographic technology
in the clinical evaluation, physiological monitoring and testing, instrumentation, diagnosis, infection control, management and prevention of a wide spectrum of sleep-related disorders and daytime alertness offers comprehensive coverage of polysomnography technology.
  • Expert content written by the same authors who were instrumental in producing a standardized model curriculum outline.
  • Unique sequential approach builds concepts over time and simplifies the material’s complexity.
  • Over 150 full-color graphs, charts, and illustrations supply visual guidance.
  • End-of-chapter review questions help you assess your knowledge and prepare for certification as a sleep technologist.
  • Chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms and a bulleted chapter summary supplies a standard format to help you identify and focus on key content.

    • Chapter 1: Overview of Sleep Medicine, Sleep Physiology, and Polysomnographic Technology

    Chapter 2: Classification of Sleep Disorders

    Chapter 3: Electronics and Electricity

    Chapter 4: Frequency, Voltage, and Morphology of Signals

    Chapter 6: The Recording of Physiological Parameters and Electrical Safety

    Chapter 7: Data Acquisition Systems

    Chapter 8: Sensors, Transducers, and Ancillary Equipment

    Chapter 9: The Polysomnogram: Pre-Study Procedures, Monitoring activities, and Post Study Scoring and Interpretation

    Chapter 10: Recognizing, Evaluating, and Minimizing Artifacts During A Polysomnographic Recording

    Chapter 11: The Cardiopulmonary System: Essentials for the Polysomnographic Technologist

    Chapter 12: Non-Invasive Monitoring of Gas Exchange During Polysomnography

    Chapter 13: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing

    Chapter 14: Infection Control and Emergent Response in the Sleep Center

    Appendix I - Fundamental Math Concepts

    Appendix II - Common Report Parameters and Recommended Settings

    Appendix III - Measurements and Conversions

    Glossary

    Subject Areas: Nursing & ancillary services [MQ], Respiratory medicine [MJL]
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