Fundamentals of sleep technology
By: editors in chief, Nic Butkov, Teofilo Lee-Chiong.
Contributors: Butkov, Nic.; Lee-Chiong, Teofilo L., 1960-; American Association of Sleep Technologists.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 710
ISBN-13: 9780781792875
Subjects: Polysomnography; Sleep disorders; Sleep Disorders -- diagnosis; Polysomnography -- methods
Description: This text provides a thorough understanding of the use of polysomnography and other technologies in the evaluation and management of sleep disorders. Coverage includes in-depth reviews of the neurophysiology and cardiopulmonary aspects of sleep and the pathophysiology of sleep disorders. Detailed sections on polysomnography include recording procedures, identifying and scoring sleep stages and sleep-related events, and report generation. Chapters discuss therapeutic interventions including positive airway pressure, supplemental oxygen, surgical and pharmacologic treatments, and patient education. A section focuses on pediatric sleep disorders and polysomnography. Also included are chapters on establishing and managing a sleep center and accrediting a sleep program.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.