Fundamentals of Sleep Technology Endorsed by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) |
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Editor:
| Shigley, James Len Jones-Parker, Mary Brooks, Lee J. Butkov, Nic Lee-Chiong, Teofilo |
Contribution by:
| American Association of Sleep Technologists Staff, |
ISBN: | 978-0-7817-9287-5 |
Publication Date: | May 2007 |
Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $184.80 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.