Essentials of Polysomnography: A Training Guide and Reference for Sleep Technicians

Abstract

1st ed. Normal sleep -- Sleep disorders -- Patient flow process -- Life as a sleep technician -- Diagnostic equipment -- Patient hookup procedures -- Viewing a polysomnogram -- Artifacts and troubleshooting -- Performing an overnight sleep study -- Performing a CPAP titration -- Performing other types of sleep studies -- Sleep staging -- Abnormal events -- EKG rhythms -- Scoring and reporting -- Pediatric sleep medicine -- Comprehensive posttest -- Answers and explanations -- Glossary.