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

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

<p>The only sleep technology text written by experienced polysomnography educators, <b>Polysomnography for the Sleep Technologist: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Related Procedures </b>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.</p><b> <ul><li>In-depth discussions of polysomnographic technology </b>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.</li><li><b>Expert content </b>written by the same authors who were instrumental in producing a standardized model curriculum outline.</li><li><b>Unique sequential approach </b>builds concepts over time and simplifies the material€s complexity.</li><li><b>Over 150 full-color graphs, charts, and illustrations </b>supply visual guidance.</li><li><b>End-of-chapter review questions </b>help you assess your knowledge and prepare for certification as a sleep technologist.</li><li><b>Chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms and a bulleted chapter summary</b> supplies a standard format to help you identify and focus on key content. </li></ul>