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Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist

Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures

  • 1st Edition - October 25, 2013
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Bonnie Robertson, Buddy Marshall, Margaret-Ann Carno
  • Language: English

The only sleep technology text written by experienced polysomnography educators, Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Proce… Read more

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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.

Key features

  • 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.

    • Table of contents

    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

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    Product details

    • Edition: 1
    • Latest edition
    • Published: December 2, 2013
    • Language: English

    About the authors

    BR

    Bonnie Robertson

    Affiliations and expertise
    President, Robertson Sleep Medicine Consulting, St. Francis Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    BM

    Buddy Marshall

    Affiliations and expertise
    Sleep Technology Program Director, Baptist Health Schools Little Rock, Little Rock, AR , USA

    MC

    Margaret-Ann Carno

    Affiliations and expertise
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing and Pediatrics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA